Obituaries
Obituaries

Johnson, Ruby

March 31, 2024

JOHNSON, Ruby Nell Mitchell

Age 76, of Decatur, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 12:00 PM, at Lincoln Cemetery Chapel, Atlanta, GA.

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