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Ruth Lee Nesby

Sep 8, 1948 – Nov 28, 2018

Service Details

A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11:00 am in Greater St. Luke’s Baptist Church, 1326 State Street, with Rev. Joseph A. Pipes officiating. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 10-11 am.

 

Racine – Ruth Lee Nesby, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

She was born September 8, 1948 to the late Jessie Lee Nesby and Hattie Mae Barnes in Glendora, Mississippi. Ruth was baptized at an early age at New Jerusalem MBC, in Glendora, MS. Ruth relocated to Chicago, IL in 1968 where she worked for the public school district and as a nursing assistant for several years. Ruth later relocated her children to Racine, WI in 1989 where she was a dedicated employer for Society Assets for 17 years until her health forced her into early retirement. She was a devoted and caring mother, sister and friend.  She was a special gift to all who knew her.

Ruth leaves to cherish her memories, eight children, Eddie Dean Nesby of Madison, WI, Anthony (Cynthia) Shell of Chicago, IL, Christopher (Delorse) Nesby, Semekequice (Syid) Abdullah, Tanisha Nesby, Nelvis (Juanita) Shell, Emma Nesby and Michael Nesby of Racine, WI, and two extended children Charmeka Flowers and Bennie Pegues; 30 grandkids; 20 great grandkids; and one great-great granddaughter; two sisters, Christine Barnes of MS and Belinda Barnes of MO; six brothers, Johnny Lee Nesby of Chicago, IL, Eddie (Marilyn) Nesby of Jonestown, MS, Joe Willie (Darlene) Barnes, and Frankie D Barnes of Greenwood, MS, David (Irma) Barnes of Jackson, MS and Larry (Ruby) Barnes of Clarksdale, MS; one aunt, three uncles and four step-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11:00 am in Greater St. Luke’s Baptist Church, 1326 State Street, with Rev. Joseph A. Pipes officiating. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 10-11 am.

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  1. Roxanne West says

    December 5, 2018 at 10:23 pm

    My deepest condolences to the family. RIP Ruth, I will miss you.

  2. Sheila Grandy says

    December 6, 2018 at 7:30 am

    My deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Ruth, she will be truly miss and loved by all who knew her, she was a real blessing.🙏

  3. Marrica Brown says

    December 6, 2018 at 9:11 am

    I’m going to truly miss you

  4. Ms Dorothy Bizzle says

    December 6, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    Sending my deepest condolences to the family of Ruth Nesby praying for strength and comfort in the loss of a wonderful mother an friend Peacefully Rest On Ruth until we meet again 🙏🙏🙏

  5. Marie McCrackin says

    December 6, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    Emma I’m sorry for your loss, may God be your strength, peace and joy during this difficult time.

    Rest in Paradise Mrs. Nesby

  6. Sabrina hiler family says

    December 7, 2018 at 5:27 am

    Love you guys she was a wonderful woman always made me smile and always gave me a hug she will be missed may God be with you and your family

  7. Dorothy A.Jackson says

    January 2, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    My sincerest condolences to the family and I pray that God gives you peace that supasseth all. God Bless you all!Ruth will truly be missed by all!

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