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Ruby McKee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2014.

Ruby Mae McKee, 97, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014 at her home in Greensburg, LA. She retired from First National Bank of Jefferson Parish where she worked her way up from bookkeeper, teller, loan officer, branch manager to an assistant Vice-President. Over the years, she volunteered for 10 years at a nursing home, and was past President of West Side Business Women Association of Jefferson Parish. She also held the position of church treasurer at First Baptist Church, Gretna, Past President of Montpelier Pine Garden Club, as well as involved in various other organizations. She was survived by her daughter, Viola Manning Kelly and husband, Donald Earl Kelly; grandson, Nathan James Ripp; and great-granddaughter, Chloe Cecile Ripp. She was preceded in death by her spouses, Durwood Manning and Leon Jefferson McKee; parents, Jesse Eugene Wells and Lorena "Lora" Brecheen Wells; siblings, Willie Wall Wells, Charles Christopher Wells, Henry Eugene Wells, Daisy Lorena Wells, Eleanor Louise Wells, John Wilford Wells, Lennie Marie Wells; as well as many friends and other relatives. A private family service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com.

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May 13, 2014

Darlington United Methodist Church

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We did not know that she had died. Thanks for contacting us.

May 13, 2014

Darlington United Methodist Church

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We did not know that she had died. Thanks for contacting us.

April 21, 2014

Sally Womack

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.

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