Merinda Rubena Woodbine

Birth date: Dec 21, 1931 Death date: Oct 8, 2024

Merinda Rubena Woodbine, 92, of Ormond Beach, FL passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024. Merinda was born December 21, 1931, to Ezekiel and Mary (Dobson) Shuttleworth in BigWoods, WestMoreland in Jamaica. Merinda's life was a Read Obituary

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Cecile Berlin

49w ago

in honor of Merinda.

My deepest condolences to the beautiful family of Mrs. Rubena Woodbine.
Ms. Ruby, my teacher, my friend, I love you and cannot imagine a world without you. I think I met you when I was around 11 years old, and I am now 64. Jamaica, land we love! I loved all our conversations about all things home. I loved that every conversation included Jesus and his love. I loved the way you loved and cared for others; Unconditionally.
Ms. Ruby had her way of doing things and that’s the way it was so if I needed a re-adjustment once in a while, a stern voice may set me straight but soon after I would hear that memorable laugh and feel that unconditional love. For Ms. Ruby, there was nothing that Jesus couldn’t do, and prayer and the Bible were part of her daily walk. She never let me forget to always keep Jesus with me. She lived her life with incredible strength and beauty and walked with pride and perseverance.
May you rest in perfect peace Ms. Ruby. You will forever be in my heart.
With love and admiration.
Cecile, Dennis and Matthew Berlin

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Audreylin And John Cameron

52w ago

Mom, you are our adopted and zoom mother twice per week for the last 4 years during our meetings. Although your earthly presence is no longer there, your spirit still lingers on. Another comfort in that, is the verse that says "to be absent in the body, is to be present with the Lord". May you soar like the eagle, and may your family take comfort in knowing that one day we will meet again. May the Lord hold them in his arms and cover them, for as long as they need him.

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Floreyce Palmer

52w ago

Mom, you have been a part of our family for as long as my sister has been married your son Paul. We have enjoyed being around you. Best of all we will cherish those times you shared with us during our Family Prayer time, praying boldly and fervently for all the family to come to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. We love you and miss you. Basil and Ruth Martin and family.

Floreyce Palmer

52w ago

A special lady! First a woman of faith who served her LORD from the moment she accepted Jesus as her Savior until she took her final breath. She had a big heart, always helping others with an eagerness and energy beyond compare. She came into my life some 30 years ago and immediately made an impact. Her words of encouragement and prayers blessed me tremendously. Down to the last day before her sudden illness we were joking and dancing. Mom I'll miss you greatly. Love always 'till me meet again in Beulah Land. Floreyce Palmer.

Nadine Simms

53w ago

It is indeed a privilege to write this tribute on behalf of the Simms family to a special person...Sis Ruby Woodbine, a woman that gave her all to family, friends, church and community. A woman that loved and was loved. Sis Woodbine was a no nonsense christian lady who spoke her mind. She was a phenomenal woman one of strength, dignity and order. She was strong yet sober, solid and classy and loved the finer things in life. She was kind and you felt comfortable in her presence. She told me that her family took great care of her....and I know her love for her family was evident in how she cared for them deeply.
She shared many stories about her encounters with God.

To the family be encouraged, she is around the throne praising her God, fellowshiping with the other saints. Your grief will transform into joy on that glorious resurrection morn. As the apostle Paul declared to the Thessalonians, we do not sorrow as those who have no hope. There is hope beyond this life. Sis Woodbine has crossed the finish line and is cheering all of us to continue to run the race with the same level of commitment and dedication she exemplified.
Well done Sis Woodbine!!

Jr & Vicktoria Rizvi

53w ago

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Jackie Francis (Heslop)

53w ago

in honor of Merinda.

Sis. Woodbine (as she was known back in the day - Beeston Street NTCOG), was a "no nonsense" Mom. She was very strict with us young people (back then) and didn't care whose child you were. She didn't like "gossipy" people and would take a liking to the young people who behaved. She just wanted us to be serious about God
So, I guess I was one of those people, because one Sunday she invited me over to her house in Waterford after church, unexpectedly to me, I was scared but at the same time delighted. NOBODY visits her house unless she approves of you. She was the one who taught me to make Coleslaw - everything FROM SCRATCH - with a tups a vinegar in the end. I will never forget that. I truly loved and respected her as my second Mom, even though we were one of the reputable families in the church, when you get to know her you could talk to her. After almost 30 years since migrating to Canada, I was then reunited with her when she visited in 2017 with Paul, Sharon and family. We had a good time catching up reminiscing and laughing. I will miss her sense of humour and her smile. Sleep on Mom, rest from all your toils, heartaches and pain. On that GREAT DAY when the trumpet sounds, you will precede us, THEN we will all be together again, (if we continue to walk with The LORD) forever, NEVER to part.

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53w ago

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