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Shirley Gail Ruble
Shirley Gail Ruble,75, of Lynchburg, passed away on January 11, 2023. She was born on August 21, 1947, to the late Edward Ruble Jr. and Christine Ryan Ruble.
Gail was a 1965 graduate of Brookville High School and a 1966 graduate of Phillips Business College. She worked for the Lynchburg Police Dept. from 1966 – 1976 where she served as secretary to the Youth Bureau. After leaving there she worked for the Lynchburg Foundry from 1976 until her retirement in 2009. She was a member of Forest Road United Methodist Church. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her sister, Glenda Ruble West (Mike); her nephew, Ryan Bierowski (Laura) and their children, Landon, Laylah, and Laney; niece, Amy McMurray (Nathan), and their children, Aurora and Silas; niece, Julie Evans and her children, Kaitlyn and Caleb.
A visitation will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg on January 21, 2023 at 1 p.m. with a funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to Stacy, Martha, Brenda, Karma, Abby, the many doctors, and nurses at Centra, the Centra Palliative Care team, as well as First Dominion Home Health. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Forest Road United Methodist Church.
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My sincere condolences to Gail's family, loved ones and friends. May she R I.P. Many prayers and love being sent to her sister Glenda and immediate family.
Posted by Deborah Ruble on January 19, 2023
Dear Glenda, My sympathy to you and your family for your loss. When I saw that Gail had passed away, I fondly recalled Gail and I growing up as close friends from cradle roll at Forest Road Methodist Church to adulthood, at which time we lost connection . And of course you, always nearby being the typical little sister. I cherish memories of those days and our close friendship. Gail made the world a better place- so loyal, happy, and a great friend May God give you peace during this very sad time .
Posted by Becky Jo Yeatts Mack on January 17, 2023
Shirley Gail and I were not only connected through family ties but have been deeply connected by friendship from our early twenties. We shared \"life\" together over the years through frequent conversations and an occasional visit. Gail\'s sweet spirit and affinity for a good joke always encouraged me. She will be dearly missed by myself and family. Yet, one can never lose what is in one\'s heart and memories. .Our loss is heaven\'s gain.
Posted by Sande Lyon on January 16, 2023
Shirley Gail and I were not only connected through family ties but have been deeply connected by friendship from our early twenties. We shared "life" together over the years through frequent conversations and an occasional visit. Gail's sweet spirit and affinity for a good joke always encouraged me. She will be dearly missed by myself and family. Yet, one can never lose what is in one's heart and memories. .Our loss is heaven's gain.
Posted by Sande Lyon on January 16, 2023
Gail welcomed me when I arrived at Lynchburg Foundry not long after graduating college. Her warm smile and kindness calmed me as I entered a new job and town where I knew no one. We laughed and learned a lot together. A kinder person there never was and my life was enriched because I shared time with her. She is free now of the pain she endured because her body failed her. We are left to remember happy times together. Our boss was Charles, so we three ladies in the office decided to call ourselves Charlie’s Angels. You were always a super star Gail. I know you will be performing great acts in heaven and hope to meet you again there. With love and gratitude… Vicci
Posted by Vicci Rodgers on January 15, 2023
So Sorry For Your Loss Of A Beautiful Sweet Woman.Gail Was Not Only A Great Neighbor But A Loving Friend, She Always Lifted Me Up When I Talked To Her.I Will Miss Her Greatly. Keep Smiling At Us From Heaven Gail.
Posted by Brenda Denbow on January 14, 2023
Sorry to hear about Gail. I worked with her at Lynchburg Foundry for many years. Gail was such a kind person and always had a smile for everyone. Asking God to put his arms of comfort around the family.
Posted by Eleanor Ranson Johnson on January 14, 2023
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