Ruth M. Veal 1933-2022

She was born Nov. 6, 1933, in Youngstown, to Emmett Balaam and Marie Lewis.

Ruth attended Youngstown City Schools. She retired from Kmart in 1998, after more than 30 years of service. Ruthie was a former member of Greater Friendship Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Small.

Ruthie enjoyed life and socializing with her friends. Ruthie was married to the late James T. Veal Sr. in 1963, a widower with six children, whom she would go on to raise as her own.

Ruthie leaves to mourn her passing but to rejoice in her peace, three daughters, Lu Della Veal, Jamie Veal and Veronica (Dennis) Mosley, all of Youngstown; one son, Jimmie (Lori) Veal of Memphis, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Ruthie also leaves to mourn her passing, her stepsister Jackie Holland of Columbus; and three best friends, Frieda Martin, Brillis Shorter and Theresa Davis; along with a host of other cousins, relatives and friends.

Besides her parents, Ruthie was preceded in death by her husband, James Veal Sr., who passed away Oct. 10, 2010; a daughter, Princess Veal; son, Thomas Veal; grandson, Eric Lamont Veal; two sisters, Bertha Rowlett and Lillian “Tootney” Manuel; one infant brother; a nephew, Joe Lewis; and a niece, Patricia Lewis.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home, with service to follow at 11 a.m. Guests are asked to wear masks and to practice social distancing. Service of love and dignity entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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