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Ruby McElwee Obituary

Ruby (Bereal) Taylor McElwee, 84, of Waco, the daughter of Walter Bereal and Pauline Perry Robinson, peacefully passed away Sept. 21, 2010, at her home. Memorial services were held Saturday, Sept. 25. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ione "Tykie" Taylor Lowery; her son, John Taylor; and great-grandsons, Willie Bastian and John Edward Taylor Walker. She leaves to cherish her memory, Jenetta Taylor and Larry Robinson; sisters, Lillian Daniels and Helen Nolan; brother, Anthony Bereal; grandchildren, Alex Davis, Kamoness Bastian, Donnique and Anthony Metz, Antonette Bastian and Tracher Lowery; cousins, Willie Louise Bereal Miller and Johnnie Mae Wilkerson Bereal; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. November 27, 1925 - September 21, 2010 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
Published by Waco Tribune-Herald from Sep. 22 to Sep. 28, 2010.

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Jo Anne Snell-Johnson

September 29, 2010

Jenetta, we are praying for you. Always know that I think of you. -Jo Anne- The Snell and Sadler Family South 7TH Street, Waco, Texas

Providence Hospice

September 29, 2010

It was an honor to care for Ms. McElwee in her final days. To the family: please know you are in the thoughts of many during this time.

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