FANNIE MAE RUFF age 96, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2017.
Fannie beloved wife of Billy Ruff (deceased) and ex-wife of Arthur L. Bates (deceased). Cherished mother of Arthaniel L. Bates (deceased), Charles D. Bates (Arnita), Maxine E. Brown (Albert), Marva M. Bates (Herbert), Lewis B. Bates (Joyce), and Fannie L. Bates (deceased). Loving sister of Willa, Matilda, Lewis, Marion, Mabel, Charlie Rose and Ruby (all deceased).
Grandmother of 10; Taunya “Renee”, Myron, Valencia, Michelle, Mark, Craig, Ashaundae, Lewis, Brianna and Damien. Great-Grandmother of 26; Yasminde, Jerome, Camron, Chandlar, Rickeya, Jon III, India, Arielle, Lovisha, Robbi, Legend, Ashuandae II, Mark Jr., Julia, Craig Jr., Lamar Chante, Crayshawn, Cameron, Amari and Lemiah. Great-Great Grandmother of 14; Jatavia, Jae’Awnna, Kaydence, Aubrianna, Laila, Ashawnna, De’Asia, Ariyae, D’Re, Ontwon, Curtisey, Israel, Isaac and Serenity, along with a host of other nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.