Ruby Mae Charles

1923 - 2017

Ruby Mae Charles obituary, 1923-2017, Louisville, KY

BORN

1923

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Heady-Hardy Funeral Home

7710 Dixie Highway

Louisville, Kentucky

Ruby Charles Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 1, 2017.

Ruby Mae Charles, 94, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017.

She was a native of Louisiana, where she retired as a school custodian, and was a member of Greater St. John Baptist Church. Following Hurricane Katrina, she moved to Louisville, where she became a member of Bates Memorial Baptist Church.

Ruby was preceded in death by her sons Johnny Duvall and Ennis Charles, and a granddaughter Margo Charles. Survivors include her children Joyce Charles-Johnson and Doreen Charles; and grandchildren Leonard Dunn, Bruce Charles, Keith Charles, and Caryn Charles.

Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 Thursday at Bates Memorial Baptist Church, 620 Lampton Street, followed by burial at Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service Thursday.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Heady-Hardy Funeral Home.

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September 6, 2017

Glenda Newton-White

May God continue to bless the family of Ms. Ruby. You know that James and I loved her and remember bringing her home from Bates on Sundays. Love you Joyce.

September 6, 2017

Diana Dunn

My condolences to the family. May Ms. Ruby's light continue to shine through you Doreen and the family. I pray that God will provide strength and comfort for you and the family.

September 3, 2017

Patricia Gatlin

Bless GOD your home with the Father please look after us that are left behind God Rest your Soul.

September 3, 2017

Glenda Newton-White

Remember Ms Ruby when came from LA after Katrina. She loved Bates, Rev Williams & we loved her back. She is now resting with her Lord God & her Elder Brother Jesus.
Prayers for Joyce, George & Dorine along with her other family members.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m.

KY

Sep

7

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Bates Memorial Baptist Church

620 Lampton Street, KY

Funeral services provided by:

Heady-Hardy Funeral Home

7710 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40258-1482

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