August 27, 1940 ~ June 1, 2020
Born in: Mobile, AL
Resided in:
Los Angeles, CA
Dorothy Ruffin age 79 was a native of Mobile, Alabama and a 58 year resident of Los Angeles, California. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Earl Ruffin, mother Lillie Bell Robbins and father Judge Chambers. Dorothy was united in Holy Matrimony to Robert Earl Ruffin of Mobile, Alabama in 1963. They then moved to Los Angeles where they raised four children. Dorothy was employed in food service for several years and served as a certified Nurse Assistant, prior to beginning a 25 year career in the Los Angeles Unified School District as an Educational Aide and a Special Education Assistant. She was a member of Greater Holy Light Missionary Baptist Church and later a member of Greater St John Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully throughout the years as an ordained Minister, a Sunday School Superintendent, Mother’s Board President, and in various other church leadership positions leading others to Christ. She is survived by two devoted daughters Veronica Aretha Ruffin and Danita Rene Ruffin; two devoted sons Don Ameche (Arlene) Ruffin and Leo Demiro Ruffin. A devoted sister Willie Mae Collins and a devoted brother Lewis Lee (Delores) Robbins. Two devoted sister-in-laws Pauline (John) Rudolph, and Gladys Davis. Cherished nieces and nephews, Myrtice (Eric) Agee, Myra Rudolph, Aeriel Walley, Angela Davis, Melanie (Alton) Hardy, Janine (Chris) Wilson, John Rudolph and Paul Martel Ruffin and a host of loving grandchildren, family and friends.
I consider myself a son. Dorothy open up the doors of her home as if I was her very own I affectionately call her my California mother. I will be eternally grateful for the love that you showed me . Forever love Darryl.
I will remember you bubbly personality, great cooking :), beautiful smile, and most of all your kindness. Love, Kelli
having you here. Your conditional Love for Me and my Kids was definitely unlimited.
For I, enjoyed being able to call you and say ” Maw you busy, what you doing,”, and course the response was always something funny that you would say in your southern dialect. ” No ain’t doing nothin but Watchin Lakers,” You was my favorite passenger Maw, that I enjoyed having to pick up, and ride with me and the kids. I am going to continue to smile as if you were sitting in the passenger seat and listening to those gospel songs that you and I enjoyed, on our way to our destination.
Thank you for sharing your spiritual guidance that help me get through those days of unbearable struggles. The knowledge of patience and peace. Although, it was not easy to remain calm, I thank you for sharing those words of wisdom and kindness, and I understand the rewards it brings. You were never to busy to listen. The traditions ,yard work, Praying the New Year in, and sending the kids off to school with a positive attitude, these traditions you passed on to me, are being utilized and instilled into my children to carry into the next generation.
As I have always said to you, “Have a Bless Day Maw”
Love you So Much Maw
Rene, Elgin, Exavier, Essence and Greatgrand Son Carter
having you here. Your conditional Love for Me and my Kids was definitely unlimited.
For I, enjoyed being able to call you and say ” Maw you busy, what you doing,”, and course the response was always something funny that you would say in your southern dialect. ” No ain’t doing nothin but Watchin Lakers,” You was my favorite passenger Maw, that I enjoyed having to pick up, and ride with me and the kids. I am going to continue to smile as if you were sitting in the passenger seat and listening to those gospel songs that you and I enjoyed,on our way to our destination.
Thank you for sharing your spiritual guidance that help me get through those days of unbearable struggles. The knowledge of patience and peace. Although, it was not easy to remain calm, I thank you for sharing those words of wisdom and kindness, and I understand the rewards it brings. You were never to busy to listen. The traditions ,yard work, Praying the New Year, and sending the kids off to school with a positive attitude, these traditions you passed on to me, are being utilized and instilled into my children to carry into the next generation.
As I have always said to you, “Have a Bless Day Maw”
Love you so Much Maw
Rene, Elgin, Exavier, Essence and Great-Grandson Carter
Elect Lady Patricia Sorrells
Greater Holy St. John, MBC
Love You
Sister Loretta Darden
Evangelist Ruffin, my heart hurts, but I know where you are. I am blessed to have know you. Forever grateful for your presence in our lives. MalindaSmith-King