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Ruby Lee Wainwright Emery

1924 - 2015

Ruby Lee Wainwright Emery obituary, 1924-2015, Jacksonville, FL

BORN

1924

DIED

2015

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CLOSED-Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home - Jacksonville

729 South Edgewood Ave

Jacksonville, Florida

Ruby Emery Obituary

EMERY Ruby Lee Wainwright Emery, 90 years old, died Sunday April 19th, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida. Ruby was deeply devoted to her family. She was a woman of great faith and taught Sunday School for many years. Ruby was senior clerk at Paxon High School for nearly 30 years. served as president of the PTA and was a member of the Woman's Club of Jacksonville. She and her husband travelled worldwide after retiring. Her hobbies were cooking, camping, sewing and cake decorating. Ruby was predeceased by her husband Raiford Emery, Sr. She leaves behind her sister, Una Mae, her daughter, Elaine, her sons, Fred (Theresa) and David, her granddaughter, Kate, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home 729 S Edgewood Ave Jax. Fl 32205, where a Visitation will be Thursday April 23 from 5-7 pm. A funeral service will be held at Riverside Baptist Church Friday April 24 at 11am, followed by Interment at Riverside Memorial Park. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2015.

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graduate paxon high school

April 26, 2015

Romans 8:28 she was the best secretary at paxon high school

Pam Motes

April 25, 2015

My first teaching job was in 1979 at Paxon Sr. High and Ruby was the secretary to the Principal. She was the kindest lady you could ever meet. I will never forget her. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Graduate Paxon Sr High 1984

April 23, 2015

Praying for your family during this time. As a student of Paxon Sr. High, she was a warm and gentle person.

Beryl White-Bing

April 23, 2015

Dear David,
My heartfelt condolences to you in the loss of your mother. I pray that God will bring you comfort in the memories I am sure she shared with you. God Bless you and your family.
-Beryl

Bob andf Margaret Ann Bazemore

April 23, 2015

We regret that we are unable to attend the services for Ruby.Not only was Ruby my Golden Circle Sunday School teacher, but when our class diminished and we met in a home my husband joined our circle. She was not only our teacher but became a very good friend. We enjoyed telephone visits together as well. We are very blessed to have shared a special friendship To the family-- remember her happy smile and the many good memories!

2 Corinthians 1:3, 4

April 23, 2015

May the God of all comfort, comfort and strengthen the family during this difficult time.

April 23, 2015

Dear David and all family,
Ruby was one of the finest Christian women that I knew.
Dixie Hardman
Riverside Baptist Church

Shirley Roberts Snedeker Snedeker

April 23, 2015

I pray for the Lord to comfort you all and Ruby is with Him now, for sure. God bless you all- Shirley Roberts Snedeker

April 22, 2015

Elaine, Fred, David & Kate - I'm so sorry for your loss Ruby was a great caring, giving and loving LADY. I will miss her too. Sandra Powell Wstson

Ron Grimes

April 22, 2015

Fred, David and Elaine, Very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. She was a fine lady. May God's Love and Peace and all the Graces of His spirit be with you all during this special time--

Steve Emery

April 22, 2015

We will all miss Aunt Ruby so very much!!!
All our love, Steve, Sandy, Eric, Erin and Bradley

John and Karen Van Zant

April 22, 2015

Aunt Ruby will be missed by all of us. She was a very special lady!

Johnny Davis

April 22, 2015

I remember Mrs.Emery well from my days as a student at Paxon. She was a very nice lady. I am so sorry to learn of her passing.
Johnny Davis,Paxon class of'65

Linda and Terry Weaver

April 22, 2015

We are very sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories and know she is now with her husband and others she loved in this life. Our prayers are with you all.

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CLOSED-Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home - Jacksonville

729 South Edgewood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205

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