ruby marie (crain) smitherman
LONGVIEW
— Ruby Marie Smitherman, age 92, of Longview, Texas, went to be with
the Lord Friday, March 30, 2012. She passed at home with her loving
family by her side. She was born October 10, 1919, in Ida, Louisiana,
to Alex and Mollie Crain. Ruby is survived by her twin sons, David Claude Smitherman and his wife, Ruby, of Longview, Texas, and Alvin Clyde Smitherman and his wife, Mary, of West Monroe, Louisiana. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and a very close friend of the family, Cynthia Akilo.
Ruby is preceded in passing by her loving husband of 62 years, D.A. Smitherman; and two sons, Danny and Mike Smitherman.
There will be a time of visitation from 5-7 p.m. today, April 1, 2012, at Rader Funeral Home, Longview. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2012, at Rader Funeral Home, with Pastor Charles Hunt of Woodland Hills Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow services in Rosewood Park, Longview.
Honoring Ruby as pallbearers will be Calvin Golden, Paul Golden, Marc Murdoch, John David Smitherman, Rodney Smitherman and Blake McMellon.
The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Tommie and John from the Hospice Care Team who were so kind and attentive in caring for Mom.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com