Ruby Jean Boseman

Ruby Jean Boseman obituary, Mount Olive, NC

Ruby Jean Boseman

Ruby Boseman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Garris Funeral Home, Inc. - Mount Olive on Jul. 11, 2025.

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Goldsboro - Mrs. Ruby Jean Boseman, 85 answered the Master's call on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Wayne UNC Health Care. On August 14, 1939, she was born to the late Robert Oates and the late Mattie Mae Oates Wolfe.
A wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she loved reading the Bible, tending to her flowers, gardening, baking and cooking.
Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her children, Betty Oates (David) of Goldsboro, NC, Charles Boseman, Sr. (Jamesetta) of Riverdale, MD and Michael Boseman (Diane) of Dudley, NC; 14 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; brother, Dr. Adam Keith Wolfe (Lorise) of Bowie, MD; three sisters, Nadine Oates and Evangelist Peggy Anderson of Elizabeth, NJ and Evangelist Joyce Davis of Baltimore, MD and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She has been reunited with her sons, Terry Oates and Bobby Boseman and siblings, Harry Oates, Gail Oates. Claudie Oates, Nathaniel Oates and Jannie Mae Wolfe.
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July 13, 2025

Josie Williams posted to the memorial.

July 12, 2025

Ebony Sutton posted to the memorial.

July 11, 2025

Garris Funeral Home, Inc. - Mount Olive posted an obituary.

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Josie Williams

July 13, 2025

Sorry for your lost,My prayers are with your family

Ebony Sutton

July 12, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family. As a child I grew up 2 doors down living in Goldsboro. Ms.Boseman was a staple in the community. She was everybody´s grandma and auntie. We loved her as if she gave us life and she returned that same love. She will be missed.
Ebony & Family.

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