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Ruby Smith Obituary
RUBY G. SMITH (Age 100)
On Friday, February 24, 2012. Loving wife of the late St. Elmo Smith, Sr.; beloved mother of Sandra Ferguson, Margretta Kennedy (James), Jamine Jones (Leandre), St. Elmo, Jr. (Janette), Michael (Barbara) and Timothy Smith. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters; two brothers; one goddaughter; one brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law; other relatives and friends. Mrs. Smith will lie in state at Holy Temple Church of Christ, 439 12th St., SE, Friday, March 2 from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, family suggest contributions be made to the United Negro College Fund or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by STEWART.
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Sandra Ferguson
March 29, 2012
Rose are red, violet are blue; you are beautiful and i will always Love you. One of your saying was, (Beauty is as beauty does), you Live that life because you were not just physically beautiful but beautiful from within. I LOVE YOU BEAUTIFUL LADY.
Love Always your Daughter; Sandra
Tim Smith
March 22, 2012
Mom, I'm bless to have you as my Angel as well as my mom & a Dad to match. And I bless to have great sisters & brothers in my life. Thanks for teaching to take care of my girls and how to treat females in my Life. Thank you for just being My Mom. P.S., Special Love from: Tim and 2 Shu...
I know you would Love her too!!!
Timothy Smith
March 20, 2012
Love you Momma, I know Daddy & you are walking around heavy and praising the Lord. Still missing you all much...
Forever Love - From my Heart, Your baby boy, Tim
Timothy Smith
March 13, 2012
To my mom, Thank you for begin the parent the teacher of all times. Life in both worlds with God and man world. In the world of man, you have problems but, in the Lords world all things are possible. And your teaching are still a blessing. With Love Always, Tim
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Michael and Barbara Smith
March 9, 2012
In our hearts, she is living yet... We love her too dearly to forget. Mama, we'll LOVE you always!!
Timothy Smith
March 9, 2012
To my mom, with heavy heart you know I miss you and Love you but God Love more. And I Thank him, so that you will have no more pain. I know you look good with your wings and I know daddy, poppa, aunt Illy, grandma and the Lord know that you are a very special and beautiful flower that you are. And you know your baby boy will always LOVE YOU... Tim
G. HOLTON
March 9, 2012
MRS.R. SMITH WAS A TRUE SERVANT AND LEFT US WITH EVERLASTING LOVE.MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY WITH JOY DURING THIS DIFFICULT JOURNEY.
GWENDOLYN HOLTON
March 9, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
American Heart Association
March 3, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Myra Smith
March 1, 2012
You treated me like your daughter and I lioved you like you were my mother, I use to call you to ask you how to cook, and how to take care of my baby boy, but must of all you showed me how to find the God in me and how to love with out conditions, for that I will always be blessed by having you in my life, I will love and cherish your memory always.
Dr. Stanley P. Jones
March 1, 2012
Dear Smith Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. Mrs. Smith was a wonderful person. May God give you strength and comfort now and in the days ahead. Take care.
Katrina Smith
March 1, 2012
I was very honored to have met her and I see the joy she brought to her family and loved ones she will be missed
Billie Roye
March 1, 2012
You were blessed to have her for many years. I pray that the pain of your loss decreases as the smiles from your memories increase.
Christine Davis Dinkins
March 1, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Granddaughter Janina
March 1, 2012
I Love you Grandmommy Ruby!!!
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