Obituary of Ruby Evelyn Davis

3 November 1894 - 24 October 1963

Mrs. R. E. Greenstreet, wife of Alfred Greenstreet Sr., daughter of Robert J. and Mrs. Mattie Barrett Davis, died in a hospital Thursday, 24 October 1963, at 9:15 pm.

Native of Isle of Wight County, resident of Norfolk for 53 years.

Charter member of First Church of God, member of Women's Christian Temperance Union, Women's Missionary Society of the Church, Adult Bible Class of the Church, former pianist of the church.

Survived by husband, two daughters (Mrs. Selena Gaskins of Fern Park, Florida; Mrs. Marguerite Hartley of Norfolk), four sons (Alfred Greenstreet Jr. and John W. Greenstreet of Norfolk; Rev. R. C. McClure of New Market; George W. McClure of Baltimore), three sisters (Mrs. A. Spivey of Windsor; Mrs. Lewis Watso; Mrs. Violet Garris of Norfolk), six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter.

Funeral service at First Church of God, Saturday, 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. Henry Dodson. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Norfolk, Virginia  
The Virginian-Pilot  
25 October 1963, Page 44[1]

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Ruby Evelyn Davis died on 24 Oct 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia, at age 68. She was born on 3 Nov 1894 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, and was survived by her husband, children, sisters, grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A funeral service for Ruby Evelyn Davis was held at First Church of God on 26 Oct 1963, conducted by Rev. J. Henry Dodson, with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

## Transcript

Ruby Evelyn Davis

3 November 1894 - 24 October 1963

Mrs. R. E. Greenstreet, wife of Alfred Greenstreet Sr., daughter of Robert J. and Mrs. Mattie Barrett Davis, died in a hospital Thursday, 24 October 1963, at 9:15 p.m.

Native of Isle of Wight County, resident of Norfolk for 53 years.

Charter member of First Church of God, member of Women's Christian Temperance Union, Women's Missionary Society of the Church, Adult Bible Class of the Church, former pianist of the church.

Survived by husband, two daughters (Mrs. Selena Gaskins of Fern Park, Florida; Mrs. Marguerite Hartley of Norfolk), four sons (Alfred Greenstreet Jr. and John W. Greenstreet of Norfolk; Rev. R. C. McClure of New Market; George W. McClure of Baltimore), three sisters (Mrs. A. Spivey of Windsor; Mrs. Lewis Watso; Mrs. Violet Garris of Norfolk), six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter.

Funeral service at First Church of God, Saturday, 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. Henry Dodson. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Norfolk, Virginia  
The Virginian-Pilot  
25 October 1963  
Page 44

## Vital Statistics Summary

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| Name  | Ruby Evelyn Davis                              |
|-------|------------------------------------------------|
| Age   | 68 years                                       |
| Birth | 3 November 1894; Isle of Wight County,Virginia |
| Death | 24 October 1963; Norfolk, Virginia             |
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## Table of Relationships

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| Name                    | Relationship        | Residence            |
|-------------------------|---------------------|----------------------|
| Ruby Evelyn Davis       | Decedent            | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Alfred Greenstreet Sr.  | Husband             | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Robert J. Davis         | Father              | Not stated           |
| Mattie Barrett Davis    | Mother              | Not stated           |
| Selena Gaskins          | Daughter            | Fern Park, Florida   |
| Marguerite Hartley      | Daughter            | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Alfred Greenstreet Jr.  | Son                 | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| John W. Greenstreet     | Son                 | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Rev. R. C. McClure      | Son                 | New Market, Virginia |
| George W. McClure       | Son                 | Baltimore, Maryland  |
| Mrs. A. Spivey          | Sister              | Windsor, Virginia    |
| Mrs. Lewis Watso        | Sister              | Not stated           |
| Mrs. Violet Garris      | Sister              | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Six grandchildren       | Grandchildren       | Not stated           |
| One great-granddaughter | Great-granddaughter | Not stated           |
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## Publication Details

Norfolk, Virginia  
The Virginian-Pilot  
25 October 1963  
Page 44

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