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Ruby Mahoney Obituary
Born to the late John William Patterson and his wife, Sarah J. Patterson in Alexander City, AL, she is survived by her sister, Billie P. Jones and her husband, Bobby G. Jones, both long-time residents of Columbia. Ruby was predeceased by three sisters: Ms. Frances Patterson, Mrs. Catherine Turano, and Mrs. Pauline Sexton. Ruby and Neil Mahoney lived in Columbia since the 1990's, after having shared many happy years in Chicago, upstate New York, Hartford, CT and Winston-Salem, N.C.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, April 4, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation will follow. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be donated to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3600 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tom Ledbetter
April 3, 2011
The memories of your life together will be with you forever. Tom and Cindy Ledbetter
April 3, 2011
We feel lucky to have had her as a neighbor and friend. Nicky and John Hagan
Milford Hunter
April 3, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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