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Ruby Patton Obituary

Ruby Lee Patton, born November 6, 1919, passed away on November 3, 2010, in Gulfport, MS.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, Long Beach.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jack McIntosh, Willis Bonds, and Clifton Patton; her parents, C.W. and Denisha (Williams) Blackwell; sisters, Vera Broadus, Dorothy Reeves; and her brothers, T.G. Blackwell, C.W. Blackwell, Jr., and Dr. John W. Blackwell.

She is survived by her daughters, Patsy (Tom) Whitfield of Long Beach, and Brenda (Ray) Shaw of Crane Creek; her grandchildren, Randy Whitfield, Natalie (Perry Sr.) Schmidt, Sherilyn (Barry) Oakes, Stacey (Maurice) Necaise, Nicole (Jody) Ladner; her great-grandchildren, Perry (Jenni) Schmidt, Jr., John Schmidt, Zack Whitfield, Brandi Oakes, Bridgette Oakes, Bethany Oakes, Raygan Necaise, Reece Necaise, Faith Ladner, Brynn Ladner; her great, great-grandchildren, Landen Oakes, Trey Schmidt; and her brother Joe B. (Debbie) Blackwell.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour prior for family and friends, on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at RIEAMNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11213 Hwy 49 N., Gulfport.

Burial will follow at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach.

An obituary can be viewed and guestbook signed at www.riemannfamily.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sun Herald on Nov. 5, 2010.

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Patsy Ellis

November 6, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Patsy Ellis and family

November 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you today Patsy,Brenda,and familys Aunt Ruby was a wonderful, loving person and will be missed by all who loved her.I know she is happy and in a better place with her love one having a wonderful birthday party. R.I.P. aunt Ruby we will miss you.

Robbin Welch

November 5, 2010

Mrs Patton will be missed at Lakeview. She had character.Loved her very much,I know she is in a better place.May God bless her family.

The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes

November 6, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Donna & Larry Whitfield

November 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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