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Ruby L. Jenkins
09/11/1930 - 05/29/2021
Obituary For Ruby L. Jenkins
Ruby L. Jenkins Sept. 11, 1930-May 29, 2021
Ruby L. Jenkins, 90, left this earth on Saturday, May 29, 2021 to be with her Heavenly Father, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Bennettsville, SC to John Henry and Luetisher (Stubs) Jacobs, on September 11, 1930. Ruby married Dairy Jenkins on January 17, 1953. Ruby leaves eight children to mourn, Larry (Teri) Jenkins, Linda (Ronald) Harrison, David (Debbie) Jenkins, Natalie Moore, Ralph Jenkins, Gail Anthony, Mark (Stephanie) Jenkins and Eric Jenkins. Preceding her in death was her husband, Dairy who passed away on December 11, 1976, also preceding her in death are 10 siblings: Louisa Irby, Mary McCrae, Henry, Benny, Elliott, Ida Mae Green, Katie Bell Nelson, Hattie Jacobs, James L., and Johnny. Ruby leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Russell Witherspoon, Kyla Dollar, Jason Witherspoon, Derrick Jenkins, LaNika Andrews, Brianne’ Moore, Kenneth Andrews, Markisha Jenkins, Candice Harrison, Caleb Jenkins; 23 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She worked as an attendant at the Mercy Hospital in Altoona, Pa. for 10 years and retired in 1992. Ruby was a true woman of God. She was an active member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where she enjoyed belonging to the church choir and assisting in mission projects. Ruby loved spending time with her family, church family and friends. She enjoyed traveling to visit with her family that’s scattered across the country. Friends will be received from 11 am-noon, Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2121 5th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602, followed by a funeral service at noon, with Rev. Keith R. Moore officiating. Committal will be at Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood. Arrangements are provided by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.
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Matthew J. McConville
Christopher J. Feathers
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