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1925 - 2008
 RUTH M. RAYBURN, 82, of Ashland, wife of Walter R. Rayburn, died Thursday in King's Daughters Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel, Ashland; burial at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods. Visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101. www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Sen. Walter Blevins
Friday February 22, 2008 at
6:51 PM
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless.
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Carolyn Volley
Thursday February 21, 2008 at
9:23 PM
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Walter,Anita,Doug,and Becky,
May the Lord bless and keep you and may He be your comfort and friend.
Ruth was to me the true southern belle; soft spoken, gentle, and upright with southern hospitality. Walter is the southern "gent" special to us all.
You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Carolyn
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Charles and Eleanor Rayburn
Thursday February 21, 2008 at
12:51 PM
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Walter: Even though I was unable to attend Ruth's funeral, I was there in spirit. I am so glad we had that wonderful visit with you both in August. I will cherish that. We are praying for you, Walter and the rest of the family. Ruth touched many lives and she will be fondly remembered. Love, Eleanor
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Carol Rocker
Wednesday February 20, 2008 at
10:00 PM
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Dear Walter Rayburn,
Our sincere condolence to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please know you and yours are in George and my prayers.
Carol and George
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Carol Rocker
Wednesday February 20, 2008 at
9:48 PM
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Walter R. Rayburn
Wednesday February 20, 2008 at
9:01 PM
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Ella J. and I know you realize how much we thought of Ruth. Our relationship with you will continue to be one of closeness and helpfulness. Tell Doug and Nita our e-mail address so they can keep in touch with us also.
Our love and very best to you in these troubling times.
Ella J. and Charles
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Helen Hinton
Wednesday February 20, 2008 at
5:38 PM
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Dear Walter,
God bless you today and keep you in His loving care. This is a good picture of Ruth.
Love, Helen
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Joyce & Jim
Wednesday February 20, 2008 at
4:19 PM
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She will be sadly missed but we have the assurance that we will see her again some day.
Love & Prayers
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burkhardt
Wednesday February 20, 2008 at
3:19 PM
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Walt,,You will miss her ,she kept you pointed in the right direction for many years.
Burk & Shirley
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Mike Mansfield
Monday February 18, 2008 at
11:12 PM
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Ruth Rayburn and her husband, Walter, are two of the finest people I have known. They were also my parents' best friends.
Much of my childhood was spent with them at their home or my parents' home doing what some would have thought were mundane things.
Their daughter, Anita, and I both made our way into the United Methodist ministry; and, at the ages of about 2 and 3, we sang a duet at what is now Christ United Methodist Church in Ashland. Though we live far apart, I still consider Anita one of my very best friends and someone with whom I share much in common.
Virtually every major holiday I can remember was shared with Ruth and Walter and when younger with their children. Even after my parents died, they continued to share in our family gatherings at my sister's home in Ashland.
I have the flu and couldn't come to Ashland today or yesterday; but it was not because of lack of desire.
I truly loved Ruth and continue to love Walter as I would a dear uncle.
My thoughts and prayers are with Walter, and Anita, Doug, and their children and grandchildren. May our family love continue into the life to come.
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Vanessa Singer
Monday February 18, 2008 at
10:51 PM
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Your family and friends have all been blessed to have had you touch their lives, mine as well. Peace is with you and I pray for peace to your family as well.
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LINDA DAVIS
Saturday February 16, 2008 at
6:51 PM
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TO THE RAYBURN FAMILY,I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR SADNESS AND I KNOW GOD WILL BE WITH YOU SO TRUST IN HIM. I AM SO GLAD TO HAVE HAD A OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE MEET YOU . LINDA DAVIS ACTIVITIES AT KINGSBROOK .
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