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Ruth Gabe Obituary

GABE, Ruth Entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 30, 2005. Rev. Ruth Edna Holmes Gabe. Residence: 22 Duncan St., Charleston, S.C. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin and Carrie Pinckney Holmes, Sr. She was the loving mother of Mr. Harold W.L. Gabe and his wife Rose, Mr. Israel E. Gabe, Mr. Samuel L. Holmes and his wife Patrice, Mrs. Brenda Gabe Sanders, Ms. Madlyn L. Gabe, Mr. John E. Gabe and his wife Norma, Mrs. Julia Gabe Wilson and her husband Timothy and the late Ms. Jane Gabe Carter and Ms. Theophilusk K. Gabe. The mother-in-law of Mr. Ronnie Carter. The sister of Elder Linson Holmes, Evangelist Rebecca Kennedy, Mr. Hampton Holmes and his wife Deloris, Mr. Charles Holmes, Mr. Ezekiel Williams, Mr. Joseph Williams, Ms. Bula Mae Williams, Mrs. Roxy Ann Williams and her husband Leon and the late Rev. Hezekiah Holmes, Mr. Benjamin Holmes, Mr. Samuel Holmes, Ms. Alma Wiggins and Mr. Isaac Holmes. The sister-in-law of Mrs. Geneva Holmes. Special friend of Mr. Joseph Foreman Green. W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., will announce funeral services (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659 or e-mail memorial messages to [email protected]. Rev. Gabe was 67 years old and a retired nurses aide. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jan. 3, 2006.

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tammie rose

January 8, 2006

I'm was sorry to here about the passing of Mrs.Gabe she was truely a very nice lady. I will keep the gabe family in my prays.

nedra(val) myers

January 6, 2006

To the Gabe family

I met sis.Gabe at CCbaptist. I often sing the song in my spirit that I loved to hear her sing. I'll

be satisfied when my soul is rested in the presence of the lord. Remebering the smile on sis.Gabe face as she sings like an angel. May god bless and keep you in your time of sorrow. Val,Ebony,Sheena,Dovereal

Apostle Willette Scott Ash

January 6, 2006

To the Gabe Family,

With sympathy, having learned about Rev. Gabe's passing, I immediately recalled how your mom and my mother, the late Ethel German Scott served together in Kingdom of God at New Zion IAME Church under the leadership of Rev. G.G. Edmondson.

May these words of Sympathy help to comfort you and your family in this Hour of Sorrow. I am unable to attend the service, but my spirit is reaching out to you in prayers and supplications. My deepest condolences are with your family.

Valencia Brown

January 6, 2006

To the Gabe Family: During this Celebration of Life, the entire family is in my prayers. Remember that the Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. What a blessing and honor, and one day you'll see her again.

Love,

The Brown Family

Rev Kenneth Devine

January 6, 2006

Pleasant memories will always be in my heart. May God bless her spirit and all of the family.

Florence Butler

January 5, 2006

To Julia G. Wilson and Family



When God calls His children home, their angels come to take them by the hand, leading them along a shining path into a place of peace and light. Home at last, they see the Lord open His arms, welcoming them with a smile into everlasting joy that is His love. Your mother will be greatly missed. Her gentle

presence and her tender smile will always remain a special part, of all the wonderful memories that will live forever in your heart. May the Lord send a special angel to comfort you and your family at this time.

BRENDA W JONES

January 5, 2006

TO: MADLYN, PAM, BRENDA AND THE FAMILY: My prayer for the family is the the memories you cherish of your loved one will substain you through this trying time in your life. Thank God for being so gracious to bless you with a mother and grandmother, that knew God for the pardoning of her sins. You have the blessed assurance that the Lord did not bring you this far too leave you. With Love and Prayer- Brenda W. Jones and Family

Devan Middleton

January 4, 2006

Praise the Lord, from where all of our blessings flow. And Sis. Gabe was truly a blessing. I am a member of New Greater Zion Pentecostal church. Where the overseer is Bishop Aruther Doctor. Sis. Gabe and one of her daughters would stop by and felowship with us. Sis. Gabe had an extremely sweet presences. What a beautiful lady. She was alwasy so nice and pleasant. And I would kiss her face, which was always so soft. I loved seeing her everytime she visit. And her daugther that come with her is just as pleasant as she was. I will truly miss seeing her. I truly believe that he children and family will miss her. I say to you all, take the comfort in knowing that she was beautifully saved. And that she went to recieve her crown and glory. Another jewel is gone but never forgotten. She will continue to live on through the ones she has touched with her sprit. God will take you though. God promised never to leave nor forsake you. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Thank God for the mother he allowed you to have and bask in the sweet memory of her. I know you love her. But God loves her best. May God continue to bless each and every one of you. And I hope that I would still be able to see her daugher from time to time.



With love from Devan and Patricia Middleton

Rev. & Mrs. Rubin Smalls

January 3, 2006

To The Gabe Family,

Please know that you are on our hearts and mind as you go through this moment of sorrow. Be encouraged

Stephanie Washington

January 3, 2006

To the family of the late Rev. Ruth Gabe, I had the pleasure of meeting Rev. Gabe many years ago. I will always remember her as a soft spoken woman who was a soldier for the Lord. You can let your hearts rest knowing that she loved the Lord and I know that she made it into the kingdom. I lost my mother 11 yrs ago, so children there will be an emptiness there without her presence. Just hold on to the wonderful memories and remember that "Earth has no sorrow that heaven co not heal". I will keep you all in my prayers.

Matthew Campbell

January 3, 2006

To Harold, Brenda, Julie, Pam, and the entire Gabe/Holmes family,



My heart was deeply saddened as I read of the passing of your mother. She was very dear to me down through the years as we shared very memorable times singing praises together. I will never forget her radiant smile, a sweet, mighty, woman of God, dedicated to His service. So lift up your heads and give God a praise for your mother fought a good fight. "Some glad morning when this life is over, I'm gonna fly away", I loved to hear her sing that song. Be encouraged! Rest my beloved Ruth Edna (TENNIE)

Beth Snowden

January 3, 2006

Dear Sam,

May you find comfort in the Lord during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Floria Daniels McKellar

January 3, 2006

To the Family Of Rev.Gabe,



I had the pleasure of knowing Rev. Gabe from being a member of Community Baptist Church. She always had a kind word for all. She knew how to get a laugh from you. She brought comfort to anyone who knew her. So to the family, be strong and stay in The Lord. She is now present with The Lord.



Be Encouraged,



Floria Daniels McKellar

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