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Ruby Louise
Sutherland (Joudrey)
December 19 1944 - March 30
2009
  
So
many memories Aunt Ruby, so hard to believe you're gone from us. A broken
link in the Joudrey circle that will be forever felt. I remember as a
little girl going to your place for lunch and after school. I thought you
were the coolest Aunt.
Being in your presence was always enjoyable. My how
we could get on the phone talk for hours and loose track of time. Sharing
a recipe, story, song, knitting patterns, soaps, joke, tears, a laugh.... the
list is long. I can still remember the first time you mentioning your
"boyfriend". The way you talked I had thought he was coming over...then I
realized you were talking of Charley Pride LOL. I wonder if Charley knew
you had many in that line up.
Your tough
exterior never deflected the true heart inside that you showed to me. With
all the hardships you endured, it was understandable of the protective
walls you had built. I was fortunate to be on the list you allowed in.
Being a single Mom, raising 3 children; the love you showed was
plain to see. And even more evident when grandchildren came on the scene.
One could always look upon your walls and see the many photos surrounding
you; the ones who were close to your heart.
I
always had to chuckle over "the look" you gave at times. The jovial manner
you had like "What chu talkin bout Willis" I sometimes think I
picked up some of your mannerisms at times, which I take pride in, for to
me your humor was tops in my books.
Many
a song, when I hear them, reminds me of you and being at your house. Music
was always cranked up, enjoying every beat and word. One song that seems
to have been prominant in my mind over the years is one by Billy Joe
Spears. A song we use to play over and over again at your place, and
one I'm sure will always connect me with you Aunt Ruby. I hope now
that you are free from all the pain you had here on earth, that you are
listening to music, cranked up.
Blanket on the
Ground
Miss you Ruby
xox Mellie
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