Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
11:56 am Monday, March 19, 2012

Ruby King Poss

Ruby King Poss

March 14, 2012

Ruby King Poss, 92, Russellville, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Trussville.

The visitation will be from 12-1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, prior to the 2 p.m. graveside funeral service at Duncan Creek Cemetery with Bro. Charles James officiating.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Weaver Poss; son, William Poss; parents, Josh and Emma Jones King; siblings, Irene Gilbreath, Susie Allen, Lenie Corbel, Lucille Hall, Henry King, Jim King, Albert King, Charlie King.

She is survived by children; Dot Plant and husband, Thomas, and Bobby Poss; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a host of nieces and nephews.

She was a member of Russellville Church of God of Prophecy.

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