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Ruby Hardin Friday

04/07/1927 - 01/24/2023

Obituary For Ruby Hardin Friday

Mrs. Ruby Hardin Friday, 95, of Gastonia, North Carolina was born April 7, 1927 in Gaston County, North Carolina and departed this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, North Carolina.

Funeral Arrangements Are As Follow:

PLACE: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 913 North Highland Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

DATE & TIME: Saturday, January 28, 2023 @ 12:30 P.M.

VISITATION & PUBLIC VIEWING: At the church on Saturday thirty minutes prior to service from 12:00 until 12:30 P.M.

BURIAL: Westview Gardens Cemetery, 1123 Edgewood Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016

NO PUBLIC VIEWING AT THE FUNERAL HOME IN LIEU OF FLOWERS THE FAMILY IS REQUESTING donation to Life Enrichment Center in care of Ruby Friday.


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Brian D Moore sent Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket for Ruby Hardin Friday - January 27, 2023

From Brian Moore sorry for your lost. May God bless you and your family during this time πŸ’˜

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Michael Williams sent Divine Comfort Arrangement for Ruby Hardin Friday - January 27, 2023

With heart felt sympathy. Your Mother was truly a precious jewelry. From the Williams Family Rosa, Michael, Gladysbell, Jonika, Arie, Omar, Connie, Michael, Jamal, Breanna

Kristin Norell sent Heartfelt Memories for Ruby Hardin Friday - January 27, 2023

Sending Rufus and the Friday family much love and comfort. Your friends at The Children's Reading Foundation in Washington

I am keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers. May God envelope you with peace and give you comfort. Deborah Young One of Jerry Hopper's Cleveland Community College family

To Bessie, Tammy and the rest of the Friday family my deepest condolences. Your mom will truly be missed and I will cherish the fond memories I have of her.

Sharon Ervin & Family

Bessie and Tammie, I was sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. You and your family were blessed to have your mother for 95 years. My mother is 81. I pray that my siblings and I will be as blessed as you all. May God continue to keep you in His care. Know that I am praying for you. Love you, Cheryl F. Houser

Condolences from JC and Denice Nichols. Our thoughts and prayers.

Our deepest condolences to the Friday family at the loss of your beautiful mother, Mrs. Ruby. I have very fond memories of her from throughout my life. She always extended kindness and love to me, Aria and Tamiera, and Maurice. May you have comfort and peace from the presence of God during this time especially. Love you, Angela (Hinton) Dixon and family

Sending prayers and comfort to Friday family.Kathy Friday Brown Gastonia NC

There is so little one can say,so little one can do when you have lost a loved one who was very dear to you..Still many sympathetic thoughts are being sent your way to let you know that other care and share your loss today

There is so little one can say,so little one can do when you have lost a loved one who was very dear to you... Still,many sympathetic thoughts are being sent your way to let you know that others care and share your loss today.

To the family of Ruby Hardin Friday. Strength Hope Comfort Peace Jesus Praying that you'll be surrounded by His comforting love and filled with the peace that only He can give. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear. With loving thoughts and deep sympathy. β™₯ Julia Friday Spivey Raleigh, NC

To the family of Mrs. Ruby Friday. I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Ms. Ruby was such a beautiful person and she had a wonderful and humble spirit. I have such fond memories of her when she attended the Gastonia Adult Day Center. We certainly had some singing good times. Please accept my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Chenita Floyd

My prayers are with the family at this time, but when times get rough just remember that beautiful smile that she carried all the time, Earthly loss but Heavens gain.

So many Beautiful Memories. It is with Much Love and and Regrets that I will not be there with one of my second Families as you give her a Beautiful Homegoing. To know her was to Love and Be Loved! Sincere Condolences to you All.β™₯️β™₯️β™₯️β™₯οΈπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

There is no one in this world like your mother. She was a special person, and she will always be with you. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. As we Send you the strength and courage you need to face the days ahead in our prayers. With love and Prayers Michael & Gladysbell Williams & The Williams Family

My sincere condolences to the Friday family. Rest in peace Mrs. Ruby

Our prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. Cherish the memories. With our love. Gary and Shirley

Condolences to the Friday family. May the Lord strengthen you during your time of loss. Jeff mauldin

Our sincerest condolences for you at this time. You have our deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Your mother's kindness was contagious, and her memory will live on forever. The Fleming Family.

Rufus, We, Class of 1979 of Hunter Huss High School, extend our condolences to you and your family during your time of loss. We pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you all.

Friday Family, May your memories live forever within your hearts and bring comfort, peace and laughter. May God bless you all in the days to come, Lisa Michelle Simpson.

Sending our sympathy to you all.

Larry and Colette Hill

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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