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Barbara Jones Ruffin


Sunrise: January 31, 1950

Sunset: February 14, 2020

Barbara Ann 70, transitioned peacefully at Chesapeake General Hospital on Friday, February 14, 2020 after and extended illness. Affectionately known as “BJ” Barbara was born on January 31, 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia to Vivian L. Cooper Morring and the late Henry C. Cooper. She was the oldest of seven girls and was preceded by death by two sons and a grandson, Derrick Thomas, Sr. and Thomas Jr. respectively.

Barbara graduated from Booker T. Washington night school and began taking courses in nursing while working at Thalheimers Department Store, before beginning her career with the Virginia Department of Corrections, where she retired after twenty-five years. She earned numerous awards for excellence and resect from her peers and inmates. After retirement, she worked as a consultant and conducting workshops before a short stint with the Chesapeake Board of Education in the Facilities and Maintenance Department. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and watching movies. Barbara enjoyed cooking, experiencing new recipes, sharing with anyone, anytime. Her most favorite occasion was Christmas, decorating and wrapping gifts.

Barbara loved life and family. A tradition that lasted many years, was to have her grandchildren in the home every other week. Barbara leaves to treasure her memories, her loving and dedicated husband, Mickle, of thirty-four years, of Chesapeake, VA; one son, Ryan W. Junes of Richmond, VA; two grandsons of which she was their guardian, Shaun and Quan Jones, also of Chesapeake, VA. She further  leaves to cherish her memories, , her grandchildren, Demetris Williams, Tiffany Williams, Keyana Arrington, Brandon Williams, Briana Weber, Briante Weber, Derick Jones, Jr, Kimico Battle, Terron Westbrook, Thomas Richardson, Thomas Jones, Jr; a bouquet of great-grandchildren; six sisters, Carolyn Speller (Nathaniel), Cynthia Corbin (Burrell), Alfredia Cooper, Norfolk, VA; Gwendolyn Dixon (Curtis), Fredericksburg, VA, Lois Hayes and Judith Butler (Israel), GA. In addition, she leaves a host of nieces, nephews and friends to remember her laugh and love.

No Public Viewing Memorial Service Friday, February 21, 2020 11:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 W. Berkley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23523

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    Phyllis Hall says

    My condolences to Judy and family at this heart felt time. My God bless and guide you.

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    Betty J Robbins says

    Rest in peace and rejoice with your sons and grandson. Hugs and prayers for Mickle and the family. We will meet again some day Lt. Ruffin. from a former ICCC co-worker, Betty Robbins

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    Corrine Rowlette says

    Condolences to Mickle Ruffin and family in the loss of Barbara. I treasured our friendship Barbara. The work ethic and love story that you and Mickle had was beautiful. We will continue to stay in touch with Mickle and the boys. Until we meet again.
    Corrine and Tony Rowlette

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    Calvin D. Brown, Jr. aka, Major Brown, VDOC, Retired says

    Asking God to surround Mickle and the family of Barbara with His perfect peace during this difficult time. We shared our VDOC experience together and I was blessed by it. With heartfelt sympathy

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    Sister Vanessa Fowler (ENOCH BAPTIST CHURCH) says

    Sisters Cynthia, Please remember that our memories are forever and a place where we can always visit when our loved ones are no longer here with us. Condolences and prayers for your family during this time and forever.

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