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Ruby Boozer

Passed 07/08/2025

Obituary For Ruby Boozer

Mrs. Ruby Lee Long Boozer departed this life on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. A native of Spartanburg County, she was born April 18, 1952 to the late Bennie Ray Long, Sr. and the late Elwillie Hardy Long. She was married to the late Albert Boozer Jr. for almost 27 years. She was predeceased by her sister, Gloria A. Long, and her brothers, Bennie β€œTruck” Long, Jr. and Howard β€œTim” Long.
Ruby was a faithful member of Mount Sinai FBH Church until its closure and then attended Salem Zion Baptist Church. She graduated from Benjamin E. Mayes High School and retired from Spartanburg Steel after 41 years of service.

She leaves to cherish loving memories: her daughters, Keya Sims and Yolanda Sims: step-children, Albert Kentay Cohen, Lashunda (James) Hull, Martha Holbert and Albert Lemonz Holbert; a brother, Jerome Long; grandchildren, Dasmine Crook (Angel Jennings) and Darren Crook Jr.; and a great-granddaughter, Khalani Jennings. Sister-in-laws, Mildred Boozer, Martha Hull, Ollie Boozer, Patricia Norris, and Nancy Young; aunts, Carolyn Foster, Mary (Rev PJ) Wallace, Ola B. Thomas, Effie Minter, Joyce Hughes, Mary Gist, Thelma (Roy) Logan and Linda (Elliot) Long; uncles, Elder Fred (Belinda) Thomas and Douglas (Carrie) Thomas; sister and prayer partner, Pearl Sims; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1 pm at John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Pastor Tommie Cheeks will officiate. Burial will be in the Mount Sinai FBH Church Cemetery, 410 Jerusalem Road, Pacolet, South Carolina.


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MY condolences to the family you are in my thoughts and prayersπŸ™πŸΏ Judith Holbert and family

Judith holbert

To the family and friends, my deepest prayers and condolences! May God bless and keep each one of you. πŸ’πŸ’•

Linda Brown

We reserved your seat for you Sunday right there with the other "Golden Girls". Although Pastor V brought the word as usual we could not deny that someone very special to us was missing. The smile you wore each & every Sunday never gave hint of the pain you felt. You never complained and you never gave up.You will be truly missed at New Salem Zion Baptist Church. Take your rest now and know that you will forever be in our hearts. Pastor Mintz & New Salem Baptist Church Family

New Salem Zion Baptist Church

May God bless you all. I loved your mom as my own , I will always cherish the memory of her and you guys in my life . Ruby was a beautiful person in and out with so much love in her heart that she took time to love me .

Tiffany Sarratt

Ruby was my classmate a loving sweet person I saw at church and around the town with a big smile. Rest In Paradise πŸ‘πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

Mary Thomas

May the Lord strengthen you and give you Peace πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Love you Lele & the Gentry FamilyπŸ™πŸ½

Aleta Gentry(Lele)

I will miss that smile u had that lit up the room we worked together at spartanburg steel great lady luv everyone u will be truly missed to the family god dnt make mistakes stay strong luv yall!!!!

Kenny jefferies

To Ruby Boozer Family God has called her home he doesn't make any mistakes she was loved but god love her most will be praying for the family,Trust in the lord at all times Deacon Hawes

waynehawes6@yahoo.com

Im going to miss my sweet cousin. Love you Yolanda and Keya and the grands and praying for yall.

Tammy Thomas-Darity

Sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the Lord.

nancywrenix@yahoo.com

My condolences too the family πŸ™

Eddie Howard

Praying for the family, may you lean on God for comfort and peace as you process through grieving the death of your love one. My Sister, is a mighty woman of God, that we had the pleasure of having her in our midst as we served as servant leaders at New Salem Zion Baptist Church. Rest well my sister until we meet again!

Dr. Larry and Teresa Black

To Keya and Yolanda my cousins ,Charles and my deepest sympathy and condolences that our LORD keep you in HIS GRACE AND MERCY. For HE makes no mistakes and HE Has called Ruby HIS ANGEL HOME.

Patricia Norris

Sweet person with n gentle smile rip take yr crown

Jwrenix@gmail.com

To a God fearing woman. She knew she was in Gods hands. I will miss her on the prayer line. She said that we were the Faithful Four. Every Tuesday we all join together to pray for each other and pray for all situations. Because it's say if two or three gathered in my Name that God would be in the midst. We miss you and love you.

Spicy Holbert and Billy Holbert

My sincerest condolences to the family. I pray God gives you strength and peace on the days to come.

April Palmer-Green

Ms. Ruby was a member of our Tuesday evening Prayer Circle. We will surely miss her. She expressed love for Psalm 121 ...I offer those words today to her loved ones..continue to look to the hills where your strength comes from. May God bless you.

Leanna Wiggins

Ms. Ruby was a member of our Tuesday evening Prayer Circle. We will surely miss her. She expressed love for Psalm 121 ...I offer those words today to her loved ones..continue to look to the hills where your strength comes from. May God bless you.

Leanna Wiggins

Ruby had a sweet, calming spirit and always greeted you warmly whenever you had the pleasure of being in her presence. She fought the good fight and kept the faith. May God embrace her spirit with love. She will be missed , but the love and memories will dwell forever in your heart and minds. My deepest condolences to the family, friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Kathy Young

Ruby was a wonderful sweet kind woman, we used to work together at Spartanburg steel factory plant, she was so sweet she always give me words of wisdom, word of encouragement when I was down, feeling bad or had a issues I havnt seen her in so many years since I left the Job she will be truly miss, praying for her family and sending my condolences πŸ™πŸ½ Ruby you got your Crown RIP Queen

Tig Lyles, Palmer

Praying God bless the family with comfort, peace and strength during your time of loss. Ruby was a beautiful person with a beautiful soul. She will truly be missed. Love Priscilla and Lawrence Porter

Lawrence and Priscilla Porter

May the cherished memories of Ruby bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathies. The Nesbitt Family

Nanleen Rice

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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