Her Story Ruby Lee Mitchell ,
daughter of the late Edward Thomas, Sr. and Mildred Nelson Thomas was born February 6, 1957 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended the public schools of Jefferson Parish and was a graduate of Grace King High. At an early age she professed her faith in
Jehovah God and his son Jesus Christ, and was baptized on July 26, 1968. Ruby was an active member of Jefferson Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses located in Jefferson, Louisiana. She served as a regular pioneer for the past 10 years and as she would say “I need my feet to preach,” until overcome by various illnesses. She was known for her witty humor and strong conviction and loyalty to her God Jehovah. As a result of her generous spirit and gregarious personality, she was loved by many. Her Christian life was as beautiful as the flowers and birds that she loved to watch in her front yard, and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. She quietly and very peacefully departed this life with her last thoughts of being in paradise on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at East Jefferson General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mildred Thomas; her brothers, Edward (Papoo) Jr., Joseph ( Joe Joe), Eli and sister, Mary Ann Robertson. She was united in holy matrimony to Richard Mitchell for 19 years, who loved his wife and our beloved sister so dearly. She was the love of his life and he loved the way she called his name “RICH-ARD.” Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children, Raymond Sylvester, Jr., Louis Sylvester of New Orleans, LA, and Brittany Sylvester of Metairie, LA; seven grandchildren, by her brothers, Louis Thomas ( Juanita), Leroy Thomas (Harolyn); by her sisters, Lucille Bonvillian (Tyron), Patricia Granger (Fleming), Joyce L. Sylvester and Barbara Allen (Wardell); her in-laws Andrew, Angelina and Elizabeth and also by a host of devoted uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Order Of Service Opening Prayer
Brother Pat Dunn
Obituary Reading
Brother Brian Turner, Sr.
Memorial Service
Brother Brian Turner, Sr.
Song 134
“See Yourself When All Is New” Revelation 21: 1-5
Closing Prayer
Brother Pat Dunn
Song 134 Just see yourself, just see me too: Just see us all in a world that is new. Think how you’ll feel how it will be, to live in peace, to be truly free No evil one will then prevail; Rule by our God cannot ever fail. The time will have come for a new earthly start, The song of our praises will pour out from out hearts: (CHORUS) “Jehovah our God, how well you have done! All things are new by the rule of your Son. The fullness of our heart overflows in our song: All glory and honor and praise to you belong:” Now see yourself, and see me too: And look ahead to a world that is new. No sight we see, no sound we hear Will cause alarm or give rise to fear. All has come true, just as he said: Now over mankind, his tent is spread. He now shall awaken those sleeping in death: Their voices will join us with every grateful breath: (CHORUS)