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RUBY T. WASHINGTON, 87 ROCKFORD - Ruby T. Washington, 87, of Rockford departed this earthly life Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, at River Bluff Nursing Home after a long illness. She was born June 15, 1924, in Warren, Ark., daughter of Isom and Lessie Belin. Lived in Rockford more than 50 years, coming here from Warren. She was married to Hosea Washington; he preceded her in death. Ruby was employed by F.W. Means more than 20 years, before she retired. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church, serving in the Golden Agers Choir. Ruby was a volunteer at Meet and Eat. She loved playing dominoes, and baking cakes and pies. She graduated from Bradley County High School in Warren, later to attend Arkansas Baptist College. Ruby leaves to cherish many memories, three sons, Lonnie (Wanda), Leslie (Toni) and Larry Washington; four daughters, Louise (John) Moore, Hoseatta Washington-Williams, Vera (Roy) Campbell and Sally Rigsby; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; sister, Ester Roberson; a host of other relatives and friends. Also predeceased by parents, Isom Belin and Lessie Belin-Smith; son, Ronnie Washington; two stepchildren, Billie Ruth Washington and Hosea Washington Jr.; and three brothers. Special thanks to River Bluff Nursing Home and staff, Blue Jay Unit; and special cousin, David Martin. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Providence Baptist Church, 2209 Clifton Ave. with Pastor DeCarto Draper officiating. Burial in Floral Gardens, S. Beloit. Visitation from 9 a.m. to service time Wednesday in the church. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State St.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2011.

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Rob Price

January 6, 2014

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yolanda washington

December 6, 2012

i love you granny, oh how i miss u soo much... i only pray that im half the woman you were.. evey time i think about kids i wish that my kids and nieces could knw the beautiful woman who i called GRANDMA!!! i love u always love Nichole

HOSEATTA WILLIAMS

December 4, 2012

Mom, it has been over a year now that you have gone on to your resting place. I PRAY THAT YOU HAVE PEACE AND YOU KNOW THAT WE ARE OK, EVEN THOUGH WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH. NICOLE WENT ALL OUT FOR THANKSGIVING. I WAS SO SAD TO BE GOING HOME FOR THANKSGIVING KNOWING THAT I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO AT LEAST KISS THOSE CHEEKS OF YOURS AND MASSAGE YOUR BODY, WHICH ALWAYS SEEMED SO STIFF TO ME THOSE LAST TIMES I SAW YOU. I MISS YOUR SMILE, YOUR LOVING AND CARING WAYS, YOUR 7-UP CAKES, SWEET POTATOES PIES!! I STILL CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW YOU DID ALL THAT COOKING ALL BY YOURSELF!!
NICOLE DID GOOD THOUGH! YOU TAUGHT HER WELL!! SHE HAD SO MUCH FOOD THERE, I WAS JUST THANKFUL THAT WE WERE ABLE TO COME TOGETHER AS YOU WOULD HAVE WANTED US TO TO GIVE THANKS TOGETHER AS A FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU. I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!

YOUR DAUGHTER, HOSEATTA

Robert Price

November 3, 2012

I miss Gramma so much. Although she has only been gone as short time I have missed her for many years.

Fredric Washington

October 20, 2012

would love to meet my dads side of the family and get to know them hoses washington jr is my dad 501-920-2023

September 8, 2012

Rest in peace Ruby.

April 19, 2012

Hi granny I love you soo much and I miss you dearly.. God I wish you were here and your old self....I love you... Muah .. love nichole

Hosea Washington

December 6, 2011

Leronne Wagner

December 5, 2011

My friend Lena & family, my heart felt sorrow for the loss of your Mother, Ruby. I feel I know her by all your stories & the wisdom she shared and you have shared in return. Your love you have for her is reflected in the person you are. My sincere condolences for Ruby's passing.

Vera Campbell

December 4, 2011

Mom,I love you so much,Oh how I miss you.Such a loving person you are,holding me close making all problems seem to magically disappear.How I miss you so,and I cannot wait to see you again and hold you.Forever you have my Love.

December 4, 2011

Mom,There is nobody like you. Your kind words, and deep concern for everyone was shown in your deeds.As long as you had it,and someone else needed it,It became theirs.I love so much.And miss you.Forever loved Vera Campbell

teneisha hayes

December 2, 2011

a grandmothers love is something that will be instilled in her family for generations to come. i never realized how much i really loved her until now. she bought me barbies until i was twelve :) I used to tell her i was always too old for em....lord how I wish she were here to buy em for me now. I love you grandma ruby. your legacy will live on forever.

Robert Price

November 20, 2011

Your candle burned out long before your good deeds did.

Lena Moore

November 12, 2011

Mom, I will miss your voice, your touch, your very presence, but I know I will feel better knowing your spirit has gone back to the creator, instead of you languishing away in a nursing home. My tears will no longer be tears of sadness, but tears of joy, because you have been set free from your sick physical body. See you on the other side, Mom. I'll always love you. Your Oldest - Lou

Joyce Lewis-Thomas

November 12, 2011

To Vera and the Washington Family,

My heart goes out to you and your family during this time. Your mother was such an amazing person and she will truly be missed. My condolences.

Theresa Wright

November 10, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Joan Sturgis

November 10, 2011

To Hosetta and the Washington family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

Kimberly Martin& family

November 9, 2011

Going out to The Washington Family, So Sorry For Your lost. Iwent to Washington School With ( Sally).... I Worked with ( Vera) Very nice Ladies... May god keep & bless you In This Time Of sorrow. god bless This Family.

Deetra Sallis

November 9, 2011

Mother Washington, rest in peace. May God continue to bless the Washington family.

hoseatta Washington-Williams

November 8, 2011

mom, i know that you are in gods hands. i love you so much. I am so proud to be able to say you were my mother. there was no better Mom than you, always showing me how proud you were of me. I will miss you, but i know that i will see you again. until then, i will relish the memories of the lessons you taught me and the love you gave to me. good night until i see you again! your daughter, hoseatta

Damita Lawson Collier

November 8, 2011

To the Washington Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 8, 2011

To the family of Mrs. Ruby Washington. Sorry for the loss of your mother, and good-hearted woman. I remember coming to the family house and hanging out with the girls. Mrs. Washington would always come and sit by me @ church and give me some good advice, just like my own mom would. Will miss you very much.

R.I.P

Evelyn-Brewer-Lewis
Jackson, MS

Robert and Ora Johnson

November 8, 2011

To the Washington Family: May God give you comfort and peace during this time.

Andrea and Ingrid Gentry

November 7, 2011

To Sally and the Washington Family

Ingrid and I were saddened when we heard of Mrs.Washington's passing. She was a great lady who will be missed.

mack isom

November 7, 2011

TO THE WASHINGTON FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYEWRS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU MOURN THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS MY 2ND MOM AND LONNIE WAS MY BEST FRIEND AND BROTHER. GOD BLESS YOU ALL MACK ISOM

NICHOLE WASHINGTON

November 7, 2011

Grandma.. i cant even begin to tell you how much i love you and miss you..im tring so hard to be strong but as the time get closer and closer it gets harder and harder, i wish i could hear your voice saying "vera, sally hoseatta louise girlll NICHOLE come here, lol" ..LORD you would call me all your girls name before you got to mine and you would just laugh afterwards.. i miss you so much. and i have so many memories and alot of wise knowledge to pass on to my kids when i have them.. until then ill be baking cake and pies like you, exactly how you taught me... i love you GRANNY!!!! "MUAH".. your GRANDDAUGHTER NICHOLE!!

Stuart Walker

November 7, 2011

To the Family of Mrs. Washington_
My prayers are with All the Family whom I grew up with next door on Wigton Ave.
Ms Washington was a soft spoken but firm Mom To Lonnie,Vera,Larry and Sally. I mourn with you and I also celebrate the Life of Mrs. Washington.

So many memories with your mom and my mom talking and laughing with us running around in the yard. It seems like yesterday.

Thank God for her and I will always remember her with love and respect.

God Bless all of you and your families.

Well done Ms. Washington, well done!

Stuart & Betty Walker
Elaine & Tiny (Evelyn).

John Petrutis

November 7, 2011

No one else has had a bigger heart than Ruby. My condolences to the family. When I was a teenager with family issues, Ruby helped me out and made me feel part of her family, which I never will forget. She will be in my daily prayers.

Bobbi Marks-Cooper

November 7, 2011

To the Family of Ruby Washington -
My prayers are extended to each of you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Whenever I was at River Bluff, I would stop in for a minute to visit with her. I last visited with her about a month ago.

I thank God for her and I have many fond memories of her growing up. God bless each of you.

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