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Ruby J. Harden
Born: 4/10/1945
Died: 4/4/2020
Age: 74
Community: Flint, MI
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Mrs. Ruby Jewell Harden was born April 10,1945 in Pine Bluff, Ark., the daughter of Leroy (Rudell Brizzle) Purifoy, Sr. She migrated from Arkansas to Flint, Mi., in 1956 where she attended Flint Central High School. Mrs. Ruby accepted Christ at a young age and was a devoted member of the St. James C.M.E. Church where she served on its Stewardess Board.
She was employed by the City of Flint as a school crossing guard and later by the Flint Community Schools, Carpenter Rd. Elementary as a Lunchroom Mother. Mrs. Ruby’s hobbies include, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, playing bingo, lottery and trips to the casino.
Mrs. Ruby Jewell Harden leaves to cherish her loving memory her loving and devoted husband of 57yrs., Tommie O. Harden, sons, Timothy O. Harden of Cincinnati, Oh., and Kenneth (Gloria) Harden, daughters, Karla Rena Purifoy and LaShawnda Harden, sisters Ruth Walton and Janice (Joe) Rolston, brother Leroy (Brenda) Purifoy ,Jr. all of Flint, Mi., grandchildren, Shanika R. McBride of Flint, Mi., LaChina N. Harden of Atlanta, Ga.
Great grandchildren Teraneis Jones, Jana Christian S. Harden and Brandon L. Collins of Flint, Mi., Gregory Blacknail III, Zion Boone of Atlanta, Ga., Shanaree Farmer of Flint, Mi., Elijah Dudley of Atlanta, Ga., Trustin Farmer, A’Laiyah Franklin and Autumn Fordham All of Flint, MI., sister-in-laws, Minnie Harden, Freda (Henry) Brizzle of Flint, MI., Earlene (L.C.) Murray of Meridian, Ms. Druzille Harden of Tupelo, Ms., brither-in-laws, Leon and Frank Harden both of Flint, MI.
A host of nieces, nephews and special friends including Angela (Brett) Small of Grand Blanc,Mi., and Lorne Rolston of McDonough, Ga. Cleaster Snowden and Giida Black.
Mrs. Ruby was preceded in death by parents, stepmother Elmer Purifoy and great-grandchild, Robert Farmer, Jr.
The family would like to express special thanks to the TCU Staff at Ascension-Genesys.
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4/14/2020 |
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Legacy Funeral Chapel
2518 Delaware Ave
Flint, MI 48505Get a Map to this location...
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