Ruby O'Kelley Fore

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April 15, 1926 ~ November 18, 2007


Resided in: Candler, NC

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Ruby O’Kelley Fore, 81, of Candler passed away Sunday November 18, 2007 at John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late James and Beatrice Pless O’Kelley. She retired from Kellwood Manufacturing and then worked part-time for Buncombe County Schools. She was a member of the Candler House of Prayer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Charles Fore who died in 2001 and a granddaughter, Dawn Mease. Surviving are her son, Ronnie C. Fore and wife Sharon, of Candler; three daughters, Pat Boyter and husband David, Shelia Mease and husband Ronnie and Audette Watts and husband Charles, all of Candler; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory with Rev. Chuck Waldrup officiating. Her family will receive friends 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.

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  1. I want each of you to know that I dearly loved Ruby. She was a very special lady to me and was such a wonderful Christian influence in my life. Be happy for her to be home with her Lord and in peace and paradise.
    I love each of you and am praying for you.

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  2. audette im sorry for the loss shes having the best thanksgiving ever shes spending it with god and her husband if i can do anything just let me know i love you and praying for you guys

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  3. To Each of my cousins and their families: Please know that I love each of you very much and you are in my prayers. I know that we will all feel a loss where Aunt Ruby was in our lives but we know that we can rest assured that we will see her again on day soon and we will join in on that grest celebration with her and Hubert and all of the rest of our family members. Just think about what a feast they are having there right now, and how happy Hubert was to see his little precious Ruby come home with him and now they can celebrate Jesus for all of eternity together. I love you all and please call me if I can do anything at all to help. Lynda H.

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  4. HI TO AUDETTE AND CHARLES AND FAMILY,
    I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. BUT WE KNOW THAT OUR LOSS IS HEAVEN’S GAIN.. SHE IS REJOICING WITH THE SAINTS NOW..YOU KNOW I AM PRAYING FOR YOU ALL.. PEACE , BE STILL.. HE GIVES US PEACE THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING..AND I KNOW YOU, AND I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE THAT PEACE.. I LOVE ALL OF YOU AND I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU.. MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND..
    IN HIS PRECIOUS NAME, PAT

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  5. Please accept our sympothy in your loss. You will be in our prayers. Shannon & Shelli, office staff

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  6. While it is difficult for you left behind, she finally got to go home, where she’s been wanting to be for a while. What a celebration they must be having. How wonderful God allowed this month at the end for you all to be together. Thank God we KNOW that you will see her again. Praying for peace during this time for you.

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  7. We were so sorry to hear of your loss of Mom. We loved her and still cherish the wonderful memories we have of her. God Bless all of you, our prayers are with you.

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  8. I am so sorry to hear about (mam-maw) she really meant alot to me. I always thought the world of her, she reminded so much of my own grandmother. I will always treasure working and spending time with Ruby at EHS.
    My love,prayers and thoughts are with all of!!!
    love
    Rhonda(K.K)

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  9. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.
    You and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts.

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  10. Our prayers are with your families in this time of sorrow and pain of losing a mom and grandmother. She is in a brighter, more beautiful place than we have ever seen. She is walking on the streets of gold and her love is engraved within each and everyone of your hearts forever.

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  11. I only knew this lady from riding to work with heralso she is my step daughters Aunt she was kind thoughtful and considerate we worked at a sewing plant in Biltmore NC -our prayers is for the family of this lovely lady who has gone on to rest eternal with Jesus Ray & Ruby Warren

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