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Ruby May Tilley McCall

Ruby McCall Obituary

McCALL WINSTON-SALEM - Mrs. Ruby May Tilley McCall, of Winston-Salem, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at the Sticht Center. Mrs. McCall was born in Forsyth County on May 15, 1915 to the late Curtis D. and Dicie Sisk Tilley. She was a member of Immanuel New Eden Moravian Church, where she was a member of the Young at Heart Club. Mrs. McCall enjoyed sewing and quilting. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, lovingly referred to as "Nannie". She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Henry Ray McCall; a brother, Arthur E. Tilley; and a sister, Ina Pearl Tilley Smith. Mrs. McCall is survived by a daughter, Shirley M. Bovender and husband, Leroy of Winston-Salem; a granddaughter, Mary Lynch and husband, Jim of Clemmons; a grandson, Eric R. Bovender and wife, Lisa of Lexington; five great-grandchildren, Andrew, Michael, and Meghan Lynch; and Kristen and Jordan Bovender; a special niece, Jackie Howell and husband, Paul of Winston-Salem; and her extended family, the Bovenders. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2009 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with the Dr. Bill Campbell, the Rev. Bob Peek, and the Rev. Walter Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the Acute Care for the Elderly at the Sticht Center at Wake Forest University Medical Center. Memorials may be made to the Immanuel/New Eden Moravian Church, 3680 Old Lexington Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, or to Senior Services-Meals on Wheels, 2895 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Feb. 12, 2009.

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Bill & Sandra Hollingsworth

February 12, 2009

I know you and your family wil miss her. She is in the hands of the lord. And will never be sick again. We are so sorry that we never got to meet her. All Our love from your Cousins in Houston Huntsville,Austin, Bedias Lufkin Tx and many more. Love Always

Linda Watkins

February 12, 2009

Dear Shirley, Leroy & family,

I often sit in the choir and imagine your mom sitting on the end of the pew with Collice Cranford leaning against her. I miss all of you so much.

Your mom was such a sweet lady and I know she will be sorely missed by everyone especially my mom.

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love in Christ,

Linda, David & Kim Watkins

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