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Ruby Bridges Obituary

Bridges, Ruby Jay Age 48, born February 14, 1963 in Laural, MS, resided her life in Joliet, Il. She departed life Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital. Ruby is preceded in death by her mother and father Ruby and Oliver Bridges, grandparents Lavaster and Lavada Kelly, and daughter Keanna Lurry. Ruby leaves to cherish her precious memories two daughters Myisha Bridges and Armeisha Jones; five grandchildren, Raeshawn and Raekwon Fields, JerryAle Gillespie, Amahz'Janae Jones, and Darrell Catchings, Jr.; a very special sister Mary Bridges, brothers Oliver (Tammy) Bridges and Deondray Bridges; nieces and nephews; special cousin Maxine (James) Wright; special friends Regina Clayton, Annie Mae Jones, Thomas Jones, Wilma Lindsay and Cynthia McDaniels; special companion Freddie Melvin. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 200 Rev. Walton Dr, Lockport. Visitation 10:00 a.m., services 11:00 a.m. Interment at Mount Vernon Cemetery.

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Published by Herald-News on Aug. 10, 2011.

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Herman Atkins

August 14, 2011

I am very sad to hear of my lifelong friend's passing.I will always have fond memories of Ruby Jay.Rest with God my dear friend.

August 12, 2011

We extend to you our deepest sympathy. May God bless you all at this difficult time and always.
Gavins Family

zina Staples (Gavins)

August 12, 2011

As a young girl growing up in the projects, Ruby was one of my close friends. We lost contact over the years but in my heart I still feel like I lost a friend. I will say to her sister, brothers, children and other close relatives and friends, remember the good times. The precious memories that you had of Ruby. I am sure there were many to help to sustain you. I know it's gonna be hard but with God's help you can press on. Take care and may God bless you all.

Roseann Hill

August 12, 2011

The Marie Hill Family

Shell Jones

August 12, 2011

I am so sorry fr the lost of .your love one. My blessings go out to the family

Nija Hill

August 11, 2011

Shawn, I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. Stay strong I am praying for you and your family.

Tashia (Sheba) Martin

August 11, 2011

To my dearest family,
As the days and the weeks pass know that the pain will start to pass as well. Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning. Rest assure that to absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. The things that we still have to deal with on this earth are no longer the worries of Ruby J our goal now is to one day be able to see her again. I love you all.

latesha melvin

August 11, 2011

To shawn and meisha and the rest of the family hold on to your faith and please know god does not make any mistakes!!! Keep praying keep believing in god.

javier garcia

August 11, 2011

May the lord be wth your family
*RIP* RUBY

Vernisha Ulmer

August 10, 2011

May God continue to watch over the family of Ruby Bridges in their time of pain and sorrow.

koliance woods

August 10, 2011

there was never a day that i did not see rubyjae and now, GOD has called her home now, from him we come to him we return, may her children seek comfort from family and friends. RIP

Ekenda Woods

August 10, 2011

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

SYVESTER&LISA LEE

August 10, 2011

MAY YOU CHERISH RUBY JAY MEMORY AND MAY THE LORD STRENGHEN YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED

GREG TRAVIS

August 10, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 10, 2011

May God Bless and give you the strength you need to get through this time. The Gates & Baskin Family

Janet Woods-Ervins

August 10, 2011

May you cherish Ruby Jay memories and may the Lord strengthen you in your time of need.

LaSonia Lurry

August 10, 2011

Sorry to hear of the loss of Ruby Jay my prayers go out to the family may god be with you in this time of your sorrow.

Charamane Orsborn

August 10, 2011

Sorry to hear about your loss, I just seen Ruby several months ago. we send our condelences to the family.

Rickie and Kelley Evans

August 10, 2011

Sorry for the hurt and pain you are going through right now. but time will help heal you. remind yourself of the good times and smile. God has a Plan for everyone he needed this Angel back Home.

Debbie Arthur

August 10, 2011

May the sorrow you feel in your hearts be eased by the love that surrounds you and the cherished memories of your love one. My prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you.

MINISTER & MRS. JOSEPH SMITH

August 10, 2011

THE BRIDGES FAMILY: EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL,SHAUN AND MEISHA IT WILL GET BETTER I PROMISE,RED I'M HERE FOR YOU IF YOU NEED ME,I LOVE YOU ALL.

Deacon Darrell and Brenda Burkes

August 10, 2011

Your family has are greatest sympathy, at this time of your departing. May the Lord, hold you in His arms and shield your family from the pain. For you are a child of GOD Almighty.

August 10, 2011

Lloyd Seabron and Family
Joliet, IL 60433

Gwen Woods

August 10, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Genw Woods

August 10, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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