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Ruby Sloan Obituary
GATE CITY, VA - Ruby I. Sloan 91 of Gate City, VA went to be with the Lord after an extended period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Barnett and Elizabeth Stapleton. Mrs. Sloan was a homemaker and enjoyed watching westerns on TV and listening to southern blue grass gospel music. She also attended Sloantown Community Church. Other than her parents, Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Glen Sloan in 2015; daughter Karen Sloan; five brothers; three sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Quillen (Danny); three sons, Gary Sloan, Mike Sloan (Donna) and Ronnie Sloan (Misty); son-in-law, Lester Sloan; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 1 – 2 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA and anytime at the home of Ron and Misty Sloan. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jimmy Combs and Brother Danny Quillen officiating. Interment will follow in the Sloantown Community Cemetery. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
The family would like thank Nova Health and Rehab for their excellent care.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com.
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME is honored to serve the family of Ruby I. Sloan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Sloan
Sponsored by Colonial Funeral Home of Scott County - Weber City.
Peggy Smith
January 27, 2023
Ronnie, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My condolences to the family in your time of loss.
Aubrey Powers
January 23, 2023
Misty, Ronnie, and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep each of you in my prayers. Praying for peace, comfort, and strength. May God wrap you all in his arms and may you feel His love.
Willy, Evelyn, Karen Benson
January 22, 2023
We pray the Lord will give you strength.
Scott Brown
January 22, 2023
Scott and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. May God give you the comfort you will need. We love you all.
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Kim Price- Lawson
January 22, 2023
Gary, so sorry for your loss. Our loss is heaven's gain. Praying for the entire family.
Teresa Lawson McNew and family
January 20, 2023
May God keep your family in his loving arm's
Laura Tipton
January 19, 2023
I'm so sorry Ronnie and Misty and family. Your precious Mother is flying high in Heaven rejoicing and embracing and dancing with all your loved ones. I pray that God holds you tight and comforts you during this time. The Angels are rejoicing and celebrating her life with our Lord and savior. I love you all, I will continue to pray for your entire family.
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for Ruby Sloan
Jan
22
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Colonial Funeral Home of Scott County - Weber City2904 US Highway 23 N, Weber City, VA 24290
Jan
22
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
Colonial Funeral Home of Scott County - Weber City2904 US Highway 23 N, Weber City, VA 24290
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