Evangelist Ruth Blake Smalls

Evangelist Ruth Blake Smalls, age 99, of Chesapeake, VA, formerly of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, August 11, 2023.  

Funeral, 11 AM, Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 7215 Six Forks Road, Raleigh. The Rev. Walter S. Dozier, Pastor, Officiating.  The Rev. William Morgan, Eulogist.  Visitation, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, prior to the service.  Interment, Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner.  Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Friday, August 18, 2023 at the funeral home.  

Survivors; daughter, Rosa Lee Fields; son, Barry Wright (Josie); 18 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.  

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