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Ruby Munson Culpepper Trent

  • December 27, 1923 - July 4, 2010
  • Chesapeake, Virginia
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“We are very sorry to here about your mother. My mother Lenora Koon Nuckols was very close to Ruby in high school. Mama talks about all the fun they...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Lenora Knopp - Portsmouth, VA

“Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mother and grandmother. ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Robert and Teresa Boyd - VA

“My sincerest regrets that I never got to meet Aunt Ruby and the rest of that side of the family. Heartfelt condolensces to everyone. I'm sure she...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Mindy Collins - Bellingham, WA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Sheila Mann - Newport, NC

“Our beloved Aunt Ruby. We will always remember you, your cheerful demeanor, your energy and love of family. But for an unfortunate accident, you...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: John Z. Miller - Yarmouth

“Ruby will definitely be missed. It was never dull around her – she had a zest for life that could not be contained! We’re sending you...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Ami, Scott, Max, and Calder Boshardt - VA

“I am so sorry to hear about Ruby. I always enjoyed seeing her at our reunions and sharing pictures of the 'cousins' as she would say. In many ways...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Kevin & Jennifer Hopkins - VA

“We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother, Grandmother, and our great Aunt Ruby. At the same time we are so grateful for your...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Jeb & Kathy Miller and family - PA

“We are so sorry about the loss of your Grandmother. May you find peace and comfort in celebrating her life. Our thoughts are with you, and we send...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: John, Lori and Cami Mathews - NC


Ruby Munson Culpepper Trent, 86, passed away July 4, 2010, in Suffolk, VA. She was predeceased by two husbands, Marvin V. Culpepper, Sr. and Harry E. Trent, Jr. Also, predeceased by a son, Michael C. Culpepper of Chesapeake, VA; and a brother, Charles Munson of Suffolk, VA. She has surviving a son, Marvin V. Culpepper and wife Betty of Chesapeake, VA; also a daughter, Gayle Culpepper Hughes and husband Bill of Chesapeake, VA; and stepdaughter, Anne Pitt of Virginia Beach, VA. She has five granddaughters, Lisa Coleman and husband Joey of Newport, NC, Cherie Mathews and husband Mike of Chesapeake, VA, Heather Culpepper of Chesapeake, VA, Melanie Paskelav and husband Rado of Chesapeake, VA and Meghan Culpepper of San Francisco, CA; six great grandchildren, Hunter, Abigail, Alexandra, Jonathan, Ethan and Thomas; and two step great grandchildren, Katie and Kyle. She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church, and the Victory Sunday School Class. She was also a lifetime member of the Chesapeake Hospital Auxiliary and Deep Creek Seniors Club. Ruby was appointed the first magistrate of Chesapeake when the Justice of the Peace System changed. She retired after nineteen years of service in both systems. She was then appointed marriage commissioner for Chesapeake and performed marriages until October 2009. She also performed the mass weddings for Eagle 97 radio for several years. The family will receive friends at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Deep Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Ryals officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.