Valerie Denise Ruffin Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 24, 2023, at the age of 64, Valerie Denise Ruffin (Gadsden, Alabama) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Olivia Traylor Harkins and Virgil Harkins; her siblings, Leophus, Cleophus Miller, Milton and Ricky Dan Traylor; her aunts and uncles, Joyce Hill, Geraldine Phillips, Ed Louis Lindsey and David Jr. (Traylor); her cousin Regina Lindsey; and her grandmother Bessie Adams Croft.
She is survived by: her husband Bobby Lee Ruffin; her children, Andre Ruffin (Mauricette), Michael Ruffin (Lauren) and Pamala Ruffin; her grandchildren, Kay, Shaun, Jaylyn, J'leah, Deandre, Jakiya, Alaina, Maleigha and Alivia; her great grandchildren, Demarion, Miasia, Reshad, Kali, Khloe, Dillion, Malayiah, JaMichael and Bellamy; her sister Agnes Guice (Cleo); her cousin Emmetterress Peeples; and her close friend Ruth Stegall. She is also survived by cousins, great nieces, great nephews, and other relatives and friends.
