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Ruby Bernice Sloan McLain, age 73 of 634 Damascus Church Rd, Statesville passed away Tuesday November 24, 2009 at Iredell Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born May 20, 1936 in Iredell County to the late Wade Sloan and Annie Martin Sloan.
Mrs. McLain was a graduate of Central High School 1954, Valedictorian of her class, and a graduate of Carolina Business College in Charlotte.
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She was employed for 2 years in Charlotte at Carolina Wholesale Building Materials, 4 years at Gilbert Engineering Company in Statesville, and a retired secretary of Central School after 20 years of service. She was a member of Friendly Chapel Baptist Church where she served as Sunday school teacher, church clerk and pianist. And she was also a Lifetime member of the ladies auxiliary VFW Post 10,000 Hiddenite.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Rev. James “Babe” McLain of the home; one son, Tom McLain and wife Angela of Mt Holly; one daughter, Teryl “Terry” Steelman and husband Russell of Wake Forest; five sisters, Katherine Sprinkle of Hiddenite, Yvonne Gibson of Taylorsville, Virginia “Ginger” Donahue and Linda Ziglar both of Statesville, and Susan Raymer of Burke County; four grandchildren, Craig Steelman, Carol Steelman, Erica McLain, and Wade McLain.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm Saturday November 28, 2009 at Fairview Baptist Church. Rev. Ruel Fox, Rev. James McLain and Tom McLain will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00pm Friday evening at Fairview Baptist Church.
Central Fire Department Members will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorials may be given to Friendly Chapel Baptist Church, 318 Tuckers Grove Rd. Statesville, NC 28625.
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Tommy,
Even though many years have passed since our college days together, we wanted to send our sympathy to you and your family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank, Holly and Trevor Casstevens - Monroe, NC |
| Tommy and family,
I have wonderful memories of growing up and attending Central School and always had such a fond affection for your mother. She made sure that we did the right thing and stayed out of trouble! She also set the example of a Christian mother, wife and servant of God. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kent and Melody Millsaps - Monroe, NC |
| To Ruby's Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. I am very sorry for your loss. Hope that all the wonderful memories that you have will help in the days and weeks to come.
Sincerely, Lillian H Clanton - Statesville, NC |
Dear family,
I work with Terry at Atrium OB/GYN. I wanted to send my prayers and condolences on the death of your dear family member, Mrs. McLain. Dearest Terry....I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. I am praying for God's loving arms to wrap around your family and give you comfort.
Your friend...Kelly Sakrison - Cary, NC |
| We are very sorry to learn of Ruby's passing. Ruby was a wonderful lady with a wonderful heart. She will be missed and never forgotten. Always know we love you guys. Someday we will see each other again. Heaven awaits all of us and so does Ruby.
Ginger, Linda And George Franklin - N. Wilkesboro, NC |
| I am sending you and your family my thoughts and prayers. Your mother sounded like a wonderful lady, full of life and love for her family and community. I know she will forever live on in your hearts. Respectfully, Lolita J. Henley - Kernersville, NC |
Tom and Angela,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. May God Bless all family and friends of Mrs. Mclain .
Butch & Kathy Boyd - Lincolnton, NC |
| You will always be remembered as a very loving,caring friend during our days at Carolina Business College and afterwards, but there is a greater get together in heaven and Jesus has reserved a place just for us, thank you Lord for preparing such a wonderful homecoming,
Friend Derlene Ingle Hartzog & Lewie Hartzog - Dallas, NC |
| To the Family: We were so sorry to learn of Ruby's death. She was a very kind woman and was so good to me when I worked at Central. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Paula & Ron McLelland - N. Myrtle Beach, SC
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I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. McLain. She was such a sweet lady. Terry, I always asked your parents when I saw them at Iredell Memorial how you were doing. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Marsha Bentley White - Hiddenite, NC |
| So glad I got to know such a gem of a person! Know that I have prayed for God's comfort during this difficult time for you and your family. Even though we celebrate her being with our Heavenly Father, going on without her in this world is still difficult. Prayers continue.
Sincerely, Missy Harper, RN - Statesville, NC |
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