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Ruby Johnson Obituary

A resident of Amite, entered the Kingdom fo Heaven on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at age 82. Born February 14, 1935, on Valentine's Day, she lived her life with caring and love for all, always smiling and being called either "Aunt Ruby" or Maw-Maw Ruby" by those close to her. A retired Louisiana State Employee and a member of the Bizzy Bees, Ruby was the friend who was always there for you, usually with her home made food in hand. She is survived by her son, Lawrence "Larry" Brenner and wife, Sybil; grandchildren, Rebecca A. Hicks and Lawrence Brenner Jr.; great-grandchildren, Kenton and Carson Hicks; brother, Demos Gallender; sisters, Nita Jenkins and Betty Jane Mulkey as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Johnson; parents, Aurles and Angelina Gallender. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until religious services at 1 PM, Saturday, July 22, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Vaughn. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 18 to Jul. 22, 2017.
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My sincere condolences to the Family, may you find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14

JT

August 1, 2017

Ms Ruby, I've known you for 64 years and I have enjoyed lots of laughters with you. I will truly miss you and those great cooking tips. Spread your wings now and soar until we meet again for it wont be long

Ken Wallace

July 27, 2017

Sweet Rest our Friend, Fantastic Cook, Awesome Coworker,Everybodys other Mother! We will surely miss seeing your Smiling Face & our Always Special Chats as we meet while Shopping. You were an Inspiration to many & a Loyal Friend. You are gone,but Never will be Forgotten! Love you Deon & David & our Medicaid Family!

Deon Franklin

July 21, 2017

Sleep on my fried. We loved you but God loves you best.

Helen Jones

July 20, 2017

I am so sorry Larry & Sybil!!! Your Mom is a very special angel now!!

Michele Anderson

July 20, 2017

Aunt Ruby I will miss you, Leslie

Leslie Jenkins

July 20, 2017

My deepest sympathy. Ms Ruby (Aunt Ruby) was a great friend to my Mom (Linnie A. Holden). She was the most caring and giving person I've ever met. I will miss the phone calls between her and Mom. We loved her. May God be a comfort to you all at this time.

Althea H Thompson

July 19, 2017

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek.

Tammy Durst

July 19, 2017

So sorry for your loss ruby and I remained close we all loved her she will be missed. Love Fay white

Fay White

July 19, 2017

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