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Ruby Winston Obituary

Ruby Winston, age 90 years, died Monday March 3, 2014 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Starkville, Mississippi. She has resided in Joliet since 1955. Formerly employed as a C.N.A. at various nursing homes in Joliet. Preceded in death by her parents; 12 brothers and sisters; and one grandson. Ruby is survived by her devoted husband, James Winston; one son, Frederick Winston; two daughters, Loretta Gaddy and Letha Davis, two brothers, James "Mahoney" (Rose) Harris and Peter (Maria) Harris, all of Joliet; 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends also survive. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 402 Singleton Place, Joliet, IL 60436, with visitation from 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Reverend David Latimore, officiating. Entombment at Woodlawn Cemetery, 23060 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60431

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Published by Times Herald on Mar. 12, 2014.

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Andre Pope

July 10, 2015

Miss you each and everyday love you always!!!!

Wannetta Davis

March 14, 2014

My condolences and prayers are with the family during this difficult time Hold on to the special memories that you have of Grandma. She was a sweetheart and you had many years to have her in your lives. God Bless You All

Marilyn Johnson

March 13, 2014

Mrs. Winston was my 3 children's childcare provider and was deeply loved. She will be greatly missed. I enjoyed talking to her!

Raymond Allen

March 13, 2014

Ruby Was My Best Friend. We Talk All The Time. Love You Always. Your Son Raymond!

Iona Williams

March 13, 2014

Brother Andre Pope, Sister Ruby Winston and Family - "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal." As you go through the period of mournful cry, know, and I mean know, that God is always with you, and "He won't let you down." Love you!!!

Alice Weeks

March 13, 2014

I am very sorry to hear about your aunt Ruby, May the Lord Bless and keep all of your family.

yvette rice

March 12, 2014

words cannot express the loss that I feel right now. I will truly miss aunt Ruby and the long conversations that we would share. my aunt ruby was one to always share strength on those days when I felt weak. I will truly miss my aunt Ruby. Yvette

March 12, 2014

I love you aunt Ruby, I will truly miss our many talks. I know that you have hugged my mama and everyone welcomed you with open arms. Peace is now on your side. Love, your niece, Ruth.

Jodie Davis-Shaw

March 12, 2014

To my cousin Miki and the entire families,
Sending you all my Condlences on the passing of Ms. Ruby. She was very kind and sweeter than sweets. She always had the biggest beautiful smile that would just light up a room. I too have some fond memories of Ms. Ruby from when I was a youngster. Never will I forget just how kind she was to me. Rest on Ms. Ruby, rest on sweetie.

Christin (Chrissy) Harris

March 12, 2014

I am deeply sorry to hear about the death of Aunt Ruby.Aunt Ruby brought so many gifts to our life. I will never forget her.
Take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over us.

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