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Emily LaRuby “Ruby” Frederick, 59, of Bushwood died March 7, 2013, at her residence.
Born June 5, 1953, in Abell, she was the fifth child of Rita Elizabeth and the late George Purnell Frederick Sr.
She was educated in the St. Mary’s County public schools, graduating from Chopticon High School in 1971. She was employed with the federal government at the U.S. Department of Labor for more than 40 years.
She was an outgoing woman who wore many hats. She had a big heart and an infectious smile and laugh. She served on the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary for more than 10 years.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her eldest brother, George P. Frederick Jr.; brother-in-law, Wallace Thomas; and father-in-law, John T. Armstrong. She is survived by her husband, Philip Armstrong of Bushwood; daughter, Joanell Frederick of Bushwood; son, Donny Frederick of Abell; granddaughter, Shanice Myers; stepdaughter, Valerie Dyson; her mother of Abell; siblings, Barbara A. Thomas of Clements, John H. Frederick (Kathy), P. Aletha Barnes (Joseph), J. Douglas Frederick (Vickie), all of Loveville, Dennis S. Frederick (Kimberly) of White Plains, Elvis S. Frederick (Joyce) of Loveville, M. Doretha Davis (Donald) of Mechanicsville, T. Garnell Frederick of Brooklyn, Mark D. Frederick (Lynn) of Loveville, R. LaGretta Thompson (Paul) of Waldorf, Rosalind N. Townsend (Donald) of Bushwood, Sean J. Frederick of Richmond, Va., and Shane E. Frederick of Abell; mother-in-law, Frances Armstrong of Leonardtown; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Frederick of Waldorf and Carol Mason of Leonardtown; brothers-in-law, Kelvin Armstrong of Avenue, Vincent Harris of Owings Mills and Roderick Armstrong of Tucson, Ariz.; close cousin and confidant, Shirley Ann Thomas; best friends, Delicia Barnett and Marie Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren and other family and friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 14, at 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in Bushwood. The Rev. Michael Tietjen will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Emily LaRuby “Ruby” Frederick, 59, of Bushwood died March 7, 2013, at her residence.
Born June 5, 1953, in Abell, she was the fifth child of Rita Elizabeth and the late George Purnell Frederick Sr.
She was educated in the St. Mary’s County public schools, graduating from Chopticon High School in 1971. She was employed with the federal government at the U.S. Department of Labor for more than 40 years.
She was an outgoing woman who wore many hats. She had a big heart and an infectious smile and laugh. She served on the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary for more than 10 years.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her eldest brother, George P. Frederick Jr.; brother-in-law, Wallace Thomas; and father-in-law, John T. Armstrong. She is survived by her husband, Philip Armstrong of Bushwood; daughter, Joanell Frederick of Bushwood; son, Donny Frederick of Abell; granddaughter, Shanice Myers; stepdaughter, Valerie Dyson; her mother of Abell; siblings, Barbara A. Thomas of Clements, John H. Frederick (Kathy), P. Aletha Barnes (Joseph), J. Douglas Frederick (Vickie), all of Loveville, Dennis S. Frederick (Kimberly) of White Plains, Elvis S. Frederick (Joyce) of Loveville, M. Doretha Davis (Donald) of Mechanicsville, T. Garnell Frederick of Brooklyn, Mark D. Frederick (Lynn) of Loveville, R. LaGretta Thompson (Paul) of Waldorf, Rosalind N. Townsend (Donald) of Bushwood, Sean J. Frederick of Richmond, Va., and Shane E. Frederick of Abell; mother-in-law, Frances Armstrong of Leonardtown; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Frederick of Waldorf and Carol Mason of Leonardtown; brothers-in-law, Kelvin Armstrong of Avenue, Vincent Harris of Owings Mills and Roderick Armstrong of Tucson, Ariz.; close cousin and confidant, Shirley Ann Thomas; best friends, Delicia Barnett and Marie Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren and other family and friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 14, at 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in Bushwood. The Rev. Michael Tietjen will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Obituaries - Southern Maryland Newspapers Online
Emily LaRuby “Ruby” Frederick, 59, of Bushwood died March 7, 2013, at her residence.
Born June 5, 1953, in Abell, she was the fifth child of Rita Elizabeth and the late George Purnell Frederick Sr.
She was educated in the St. Mary’s County public schools, graduating from Chopticon High School in 1971. She was employed with the federal government at the U.S. Department of Labor for more than 40 years.
She was an outgoing woman who wore many hats. She had a big heart and an infectious smile and laugh. She served on the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary for more than 10 years.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her eldest brother, George P. Frederick Jr.; brother-in-law, Wallace Thomas; and father-in-law, John T. Armstrong. She is survived by her husband, Philip Armstrong of Bushwood; daughter, Joanell Frederick of Bushwood; son, Donny Frederick of Abell; granddaughter, Shanice Myers; stepdaughter, Valerie Dyson; her mother of Abell; siblings, Barbara A. Thomas of Clements, John H. Frederick (Kathy), P. Aletha Barnes (Joseph), J. Douglas Frederick (Vickie), all of Loveville, Dennis S. Frederick (Kimberly) of White Plains, Elvis S. Frederick (Joyce) of Loveville, M. Doretha Davis (Donald) of Mechanicsville, T. Garnell Frederick of Brooklyn, Mark D. Frederick (Lynn) of Loveville, R. LaGretta Thompson (Paul) of Waldorf, Rosalind N. Townsend (Donald) of Bushwood, Sean J. Frederick of Richmond, Va., and Shane E. Frederick of Abell; mother-in-law, Frances Armstrong of Leonardtown; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Frederick of Waldorf and Carol Mason of Leonardtown; brothers-in-law, Kelvin Armstrong of Avenue, Vincent Harris of Owings Mills and Roderick Armstrong of Tucson, Ariz.; close cousin and confidant, Shirley Ann Thomas; best friends, Delicia Barnett and Marie Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren and other family and friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 14, at 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in Bushwood. The Rev. Michael Tietjen will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Emily LaRuby “Ruby” Frederick, 59, of Bushwood died March 7, 2013, at her residence.
Born June 5, 1953, in Abell, she was the fifth child of Rita Elizabeth and the late George Purnell Frederick Sr.
She was educated in the St. Mary’s County public schools, graduating from Chopticon High School in 1971. She was employed with the federal government at the U.S. Department of Labor for more than 40 years.
She was an outgoing woman who wore many hats. She had a big heart and an infectious smile and laugh. She served on the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary for more than 10 years.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her eldest brother, George P. Frederick Jr.; brother-in-law, Wallace Thomas; and father-in-law, John T. Armstrong. She is survived by her husband, Philip Armstrong of Bushwood; daughter, Joanell Frederick of Bushwood; son, Donny Frederick of Abell; granddaughter, Shanice Myers; stepdaughter, Valerie Dyson; her mother of Abell; siblings, Barbara A. Thomas of Clements, John H. Frederick (Kathy), P. Aletha Barnes (Joseph), J. Douglas Frederick (Vickie), all of Loveville, Dennis S. Frederick (Kimberly) of White Plains, Elvis S. Frederick (Joyce) of Loveville, M. Doretha Davis (Donald) of Mechanicsville, T. Garnell Frederick of Brooklyn, Mark D. Frederick (Lynn) of Loveville, R. LaGretta Thompson (Paul) of Waldorf, Rosalind N. Townsend (Donald) of Bushwood, Sean J. Frederick of Richmond, Va., and Shane E. Frederick of Abell; mother-in-law, Frances Armstrong of Leonardtown; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Frederick of Waldorf and Carol Mason of Leonardtown; brothers-in-law, Kelvin Armstrong of Avenue, Vincent Harris of Owings Mills and Roderick Armstrong of Tucson, Ariz.; close cousin and confidant, Shirley Ann Thomas; best friends, Delicia Barnett and Marie Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren and other family and friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 14, at 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in Bushwood. The Rev. Michael Tietjen will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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