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Ruby Legendre Smith

Ruby Legendre Smith obituary

Ruby Smith Obituary

SMITH Ruby Legendre Smith, age 75 years, passed away on Saturday December 3, 2011. She was a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. Daughter of the late Anthony Vital and Frances Adams Legendre. Survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Kenneth Smith Sr.; sons: Kenneth Smith, Jr. (wife Dara) and Brian Keith Smith; grandchildren: Sharla and Davin Smith; brother, Anthony "Sonny" Legendre (wife Nancy); and sister, Margie Asher (husband Gerald). Also survived by nieces and nephews. Ruby was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Leitz-Egan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Metaire, Louisiana on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment in Restlawn Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruby's memory to a charity of your choice are preferred. Online guest registry available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9, 2011.

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Peggy Bishop

December 14, 2011

I will miss you Mrs. Ruby. I always thought of you as my Aunt, even though we were cousins.
You had a big heart and a great laugh.
My condolences to Mr. Kenny, Sr., Kenny, Jr., Brian, Margie, Sonny, and all of Ruby's family. I love you all and loved Ruby.

Nick Sicomo

December 13, 2011

With sympathy for Mr. Kenny, "Little Kenny" and Brian. Ms. Ruby always took an active role with the kids on our street, especially as our Cub Scout Den Leader. A true family friend for many, many years!

December 11, 2011

Ruby I will miss you even though at times you got on my nerves. Sisters that are 5 years apart will have times of being mad at each other. We never stayed mad. We had a lot of good times with our family. Our cousins and Aunts were more of friends then family. Your soul will reach our mother soon and you two can make up for lost time. I love you and enjoyed our childhood together. Margie

Kerry Sicomo

December 10, 2011

My thoughts are with you Mr. Kenny, Kenny and Brian. Your mom was always kind and sweet to the children on Unity Dr.

December 10, 2011

My thoughts are with you Mr. Kenny

Robin Rogers

December 9, 2011

I am sorry for your loss and I know Mrs. Ruby will surely be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with those who will miss her until they are rejoined with her in heaven later. Take comfort in knowing she is finally free of all her sickness.

dawn hellmers

December 9, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family. Mrs Ruby was like a mother to me and anybody that knew her would know how sweet and loving she was. Mrs Ruby was my BINGO partner and we laughed and had a good old time. I will never forget you as long as i live. I know you will be looking down on me and i also know that you will not be suffering anymore. I know you will be with the angels in heaven like my mom is. R.I.P. Mrs. Ruby i will make sure that Mr.Kenny is doing good. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH xoxoxoxo

December 9, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out for Ruby and her family and my cousins Margie and Sonny. I am out of town and will not be able to express my condolences in person, but wanted to at least convey them through this guest book. Rest in peace Ruby. From Roland's son, Dennis Legendre, first cousin.

Sonny and Nancy

December 8, 2011

I know your soul was in heaven,before the devil knew you were gone.
May God be with her family and guide them through this hard time.

Pam Mendoza

December 7, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, sorry for your lost.

Joan Beth Smith

December 6, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Much Love, Joan Beth Smith

Donna Papania

December 5, 2011

So sorry for the lost of a wife and mother and grandmother. She was so nice and friendly to all. My prayers and love are with you all. May God be with you all at this time. Love to you all Donna Papania

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