Ruby Lee Slack
March 13, 1934 ~ July 23, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Ruby Lee Slack, 78, of California, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 23, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 13, 1934 in Norfolk, VA she was the daughter of the late Toy and Stella Estell Allen. Ruby is survived by her loving husband Charles E. Slack whom she married on June 27, 1964 in City Road Methodist Church, Elizabeth City, NC. Ruby is survived by her children; Steve Thompson of Bellingham, WA, Betty James of Hattiesburg, MS, Crystal Moore of California, MD., and Donna Henderson of Easton, MD, 14 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, with a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions in memory of Ruby Lee Slack may be made to the Lexington Park Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339 Lexington Park, MD 20653.
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“My grandma is a part of me. She will always be in my heart. I miss her so much
– Ruby Henderson
– Posted: Tuesday, July 24, 2012
“My sincere condolences to Chuck and family. Ruby was a wonderful friend and we will truly miss her. She will remain in our hearts forever.”
“A tiny little lady, and the Big Guy found their place in my heart, almost 20 years ago, when they were customers at a business where I worked. A treasured friendship developed. Billy and I hold you in our hearts, and prayers, and share in the sadness of Ruby’s passing. “
“As you know mom is the greatest mom. The life you shared with mom was as precious for her as it was for you.Our lives as your kids was impacted and influenced as much,as meaningful and as special by you as it was mom. We love you dad and I’m so sorry moms journy with us was so short. She will be missed enourmously.”
“It was such a great honor to have the wonderful times I did get to spend with Ruby. I loved her as my own grandma, and I will miss her dearly. “
“Our prayers are with you Chuck and family on Ruby’s passing. “
“Chuck, My thoughts are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family, especially our daughter in law, Ruby Henderson, may your grandma rest peacefully in heaven with all the angels!”
“Chuck, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this sad time.”
“Chuck, I am so sorry for your loss. Reading about Ruby I am struck but what a great life and legacy you both have. Your family is in my prayers.”
“Chuck and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our condolences and if you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask.”
“Our sincere condolences to Chuck and family. Ruby will always be remembered in our hearts.”
” Chuck, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “
“Many thoughts and prayers are with you and your kids, grandkids and great grandkids. Ruby was a good wife and mom and your memories wii be invaluable. Sorry I could not be there today but know that I love you. (What an awesome tribute from Steve!)”
“Chuck,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss her and our many precious memories are so dear to our hearts.”
“Chuck, I’m so sorry. I didn’t know Ruby had passed. She was so sweet and loving but always with a bit of Southern sass. Its what made her so memorable that you wanted to know her. I remember the all-nighters when Ruby, Mom, Dad, and you played poker all night long. They really enjoyed the time with you. I enjoyed the time, listening to the bantering back and forth and just loving the smiles and laughing that I now so fondly remember. If you need anything, please contact David and me. 240-925-9920 Davids cell. Our new address is 49590 Mates Court, Dameron, MD 20628. Please take care. My love, thoughts, and prayers are with you and the family.”