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Ruby Mae Smith

June 2, 1939 - March 21, 2019

Life Legacy

Ruby Mae (Mabry) Smith entered peacefully into rest in her San Ramon residence on March 21, 2019.  She was 79 years old.

Born in Meehan, Mississippi on June 2, 1939, Ruby was the youngest of 15 children blessed to Marshall Mabry and Mary Davidson (Mabry).  She graduated Meehan High School and attended college prior to moving to California.  Ruby met and married the love of her life, Donald Perry Smith Sr, and they would share 50 years prior to his passing in 2012.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening, floral arranging, travel and music. Ruby was a lifelong learner and a licensed real estate agent.  She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend who will be deeply missed.

Ruby is survived by her devoted children, Samantha Smith-Carsey and Donald Perry Smith Jr.; siblings, Aubon, Leslie, Hulon Audet, Major, Ernest, Edward (Pete), Otho Kyron, Reuben, Vivian, Marshall Olen, Grace, Mary Etta, Wilma, Louise (L.V.), and Gilmer; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and cherished friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Grissom’s Chapel & Mortuary, 267 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo.  Ruby will be laid to rest with her husband at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.

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