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Ruby Mae Newkirk, age 84 a resident of Smithfield Manor, Smithfield, NC departed this life on Wednesday November 30, 2016 after battling a long term illness. Mrs. Newkirk was born April 8, 1932 in Johnston County to Arthur and Ludie Penny.
Prior to her decline in health, Mrs. Newkirk was very active in her church Springfield Baptist Church of Raleigh, NC. She also served as a public school teacher for more than thirty years.
She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Ludie Penny, sisters Katherine Richardson, Estella Jackson, Elizabeth Williams, Lena Wallace, Armatha Moore, Julie Meyers, brothers Burnice Penny, Arthur Penny, Jason Penny, Edward Penny, Robert Penny, Lawrence Cotton, spouse Usher Newkirk, and son David Newkirk.
Funeral services for Mrs. Newkirk are scheduled for 1:00pm Friday December 9, 2016 at Springfield Baptist Church 4309 Auburn Knightdale Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610. Viewing/visitation will be Thursday December 8 th at Walter Sanders Funeral Home from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
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Family or Deceased Name: Mrs, Ruby Nrkirk
Message: Ruby will be truly missed. She was always smiling. Always a warrior for education. The Smith Family was always close to the Penny family. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE MEMORIES OF ALL THE PENNYS.
Your Name: Hope Smith Drayton
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Family or Deceased Name: Ruby Newkirk
Message: I love you God-mama Newkirk
Your Name: Ms Reggi Jones
Date: 12-12-2016
Family or Deceased Name: Ruby P. Newkirk
Message: Rest in heavenly Peace
Your Name: Mary Hinton
Date: 12/08/2016
Family or Deceased Name: Ruby Newkirk
Message: You will be greatly missed
Your Name: Susie Hinton Daughtry
Date: 12-08-2016
Family or Deceased Name: Ruby Penny Newkirk
Message: Rest In Peace
Your Name: Queen Penny
Date: 12-07-2016
Family or Deceased Name: Ruby Penny Newkirk
Message: Rest In Peace
Your Name: Tina Penny
Date: 12-07-2016
Family or Deceased Name: Ruby Mae Newkirk
Message: Rest In Peace
Your Name: Gwendolyn Johnson
Date: 12-07-2016
Family or Deceased Name: Ruby Newkirk
Message: Rest In Peace
Your Name: Julia Manning
Date: 12-05-2016
Family or Deceased Name: Ruby Newkirk
Message: She will be missed
Your Name: Debra Martin Ireland
Date: 12-05-2016
Family or Deceased Name: Ruby Newkirk
Message: Rest in Peace, Mrs. Newkirk
Your Name: Sherry Phillips
Date: 12-05-2016
Family or Deceased Name: Mrs. Ruby Mae Penny Newkirk
Message: Rest in Peace, Aunt Ruby.
Your Name: Laurie Newkirk
Date: 12-04-2016
Family or Deceased Name: Ruby Newkirk
Message: RIP
Your Name: Joyce B. Hinton
Date: 12-04-2016
Family or Deceased Name: Ruby Newkirk
Message: RIP
Your Name: Dorothy Jiles Evans
Date: 12-03-2016
Family or Deceased Name: Ruby Newkirk
Message: RIP
Your Name: Rev. Otis G Byrd
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Family or Deceased Name: Ruby Penny Newkirk
Message: We will miss you.
Your Name: Your niece, Sonja
Date: 12-03-2016
