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Nola “Ma Ruby” Ruby Hanna Percentie

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A Memorial Service for Martriarch Nola Ruby Hanna Percentie MBE age 82 affectionately called “Ma Ruby” of Harbour Island The Bahamas and formerly of Spring Point Acklins who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital February 6th, will be held on Friday 6:30 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church Harbour Island The Bahamas. Rev. Henry Knowles assisted by Bishop Ghaly Swann, Bishop Samuel Higgs and Pastor Curtlin Johnson will officiate .

Funeral Service for Matriarch Nola Ruby Hanna Percentie MBE age 82 affectionately called “Ma Ruby” of Harbour Island The Bahamas, and formerly of Spring Point Acklins who died at the Princess Margaret February 6th, will be held on Saturday 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church Harbour Island, The Bahamas. The Rev’d Father Kirkland H. Russell Jr. assisted by Archdeacon Kingsley Knowles, Bishop Drexel Gomez and Canon Norman Lightbourne will officiate and interment will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery HarbourI Island The Bahamas.
Cherished memories of ‘MA RUBY’ will forever linger in the hearts of her family and friends:
Sons: Humphrey Jr., Dr. Leatendore (Lourdes), Elvis, Ryland (deceased) Percentie

Daughters: Valerie, Nancy, Juanita Percentie, and Karen Catalyn
Other children:
Daphne (Kendal) Hepburn, John (Ila) Percentie of North Carolina, Paulette (Kenneth) Ferguson, Barbra jean (BJ), Martin, Keisha Kemp and Michael Higgs
Sisters: Valsheda Nixon of NYC (deceased) and Mrs. Mabel Smith 
 
Brothers: Retired Police Officer #673 Carlton Hanna Sr. Capt. Earl Hanna (deceased), Ivan Hanna (deceased) and Leatedore Hanna (Deceased)
 
GRANDCHILDREN:
Iesha, Elvis Jr. (Stony), Rayon, Teasher, Wanda, Krishna, Hanna, Omega, James Oliver Ryland, Jr. (OJ), Ferdinand, Amelia, Joeneska Joseph (JJ), Kenstanin, Christopher, Jamilee, Donald (deceased)
 Kellyann, Kandice, Kendria, Kenthneth Jr., Irisdorell, Joneka, Jasmine, Imami, John Jr. (Sugarman) Donavon, Rodney and Malea.
 
GREAT GRANDCHILDREN:
Kristian, Alisia, Delicia, Madison, Jame, Jaquise, Skylor, Charter, Zander, Zomorea Mya, Rayon Jr., Robin and James Oliver Percentie Jr., Kacey and Larouche (LJ).
 
SISTERS-IN-LAW
Olga Percentie-Higgs, Jacqueline Sawyer-Percentie and Doris Gibson-Hanna
 
Nephews & Nieces:
Carlton’s Children:
Orrie Hanna, Patrica (Andrew) Pinder, Latoya, Lolita and Judy Hanna, Andrew Hanna, Wenzel (Bridgette) Hanna, Clifton, Vernon and Charlie Hanna
Earl’s Children:
Malonie and Edwin Thompson, Earla Hanna and Brent Lightbourne
Ivan’s Children:
Lavar Boyd
Valsheda’s Children:
Allison Pallis Lockhart, Duane, Kymblerly and Darryl Nixon, #28 Larry Collie, Kim Collie-Minus, and Charlene Collie, Shannette Mackey, Shandy Evans, Shawn and Tamika Hanna
Herman’s Clan:
Winifred Johnson, Flossie Percentie, Ellvera Clarke, Ann Percentie Russell, Rev. Stephen and Eloise Percentie, Elosie and Michael Knowles, Ena Sawyer, Leslie Saunders,
Anna’s Clan:
Edith Cleare, Frank Nixon, Emily Saunders and Lorna Major
Victor’s Clan:
Rosalie and Joel McPhee, Jackswell and Zoeanne Percentie, Brenda Percentie, Richard and Lavaughn Percentie, Gina Holmes, William and Catherine Percentie, Victor, Maurice, Lionel, Bronell Percentie, Minister Naomi Flower, Lydia Durham and Kevin Johnson
Duke’s Clan:
Lantasha Adderley, Rend Percentie, Floyd and Lisa Percentie, Bishop Arrie Percentie, Dearly Darville, Altemus and Brendlyn, Duke and Sherry Percentie, Don and Merrilee Percentie, Garland and Gleanor, Racquel Bess-Hall
Anthony’s Clan:
Bruce Saunders, Paul and Romell Percentie, Tony, Cathy, Raymond Percentie, Sammy and Glorina Percentie, Peter and Eva Percentie, Bernice Johnson, Pamela and Basil Moss.
Olga’s Clan:
Irma Davis, Shelia Saunders, Donald and Ellen Higgs, Sherrie and Elijah Brice, Carol Jones, Cindy and Ricky Mackey, Troy Higgs, Courtney Higgs and Kendith Higgs, Tammie Ann and Reno Major.
Numerous grand and great grandnephews and nieces
GODCHILDREN
 
Douglas Hanna Sr., June Cartwright Dean, Ebony Thompson, Mecca Johnson 

HANNA – HEASTIE – TYNES FAMILY
 
The Right Honorable Perry Christie and Lady Bernadette Christie,  Paula Hanna, Hon A. D. Hanna and Family, Hon. Glennis Hanna-Martin, Hon Sharon Wilson, Hon Fred. Mitchell, Hon Loftus Roker  Canon Basil Tynes, Barbara Pearce, Kava Hanna Lawrence  Yvonne Williams, E R Hanna,  Flora Hanna, Dentil, Dayan Tynes, Nora and Peggy Knowles, Ingrid Tynes, Meg Hanna, Irish Tynes, Mable Hanna, Sister Urilla Collie, Naomi Hanna, Fr. Commissioner of Police Paul & Sharon Farquharson,  Rev. Godfrey Bethel, Earnal Heastie, Clifford Hanna, Frank Hanna, Cpt: Ed Hanna, Ivy Pearson, Elian and Gandi Pinder, Dr  McGiva Eyoone Kevin Hanna, Mrs. Lynishka Wilson, Mr. Rhinehart Pearson Frank George Tynes Aldin Hanna, Mizie E. Hanna, Gwendolyn Heastie Welters Dr Harington L. Hanna Jr.,  Marilyn Bellamy, William and Gloria Evans, Gaynell Ellis Kathern Hanna Fraser,
 

SPECIAL FRIENDS:
 
Richard and Lemmie Malcolm, Vera Smith, Mayfield Neely, Bernice Kelly, Hortense Rolle, Margaretrose Saunders, Deaundra Sawyer, Shelia Frances, Gaylene Rolle, Florine Major, Olivia Parkinson, Stephanie Pratt, Genevieve Strachan. Marionette Cartwright & Family, Vincent and Angela Johnson, Doris Minns, Delma Sawyer,  Kenneth & Angela Stewart, Rosalie Stewart, Samone Davis, , Brenda & Tracy Barry, Joseph Roberts, Kenneth and Dewania Farrington, Mrs. Linda Kimbrough, Renee Roberts, Tonya Jackson, Taylor Jackson, Sharedia & Edillo Diaz, Bloneva Malcolm, Hon. Marvin & Nancy Pinder, Hon. Ryan Pinder MP, Randy Curtis Jr. Byron Bullard, Kristano Davis, Juan Sawyer, Perry Grant, Chad Cleare, Darrel Johnson, Adm. Jolton Johnson, Adm. Joseph Ferguson, Adm. Harvey Roberts, Philip & Sharlamae Stubbs, Kevin & Lavern Hanna, Angela Eldon, Annamae Brice, Annamae Saunders, Ethelmae Moss, Christine Rolle, Frankie and Sharon Rolle,  Adm. Alexander Williams, Lyn & Eric Gibson, Eardley & Debbie Johnson, Lorne, Lorraine & Jill Sanborn, Former Sen. Travor and Otalia Whylly and Members of BOSSA, Bloneva Malcolm an Debbie Farquharson of Inagua,

HARBOUR ISLAND FAMILY
 
Arkie Boson, India Hicks, Don Purdy, Sidney & Nora Albury, Margaret Grant Family, Christiana Thompson, Doreen Albury Family, Richard & Betty Maurial, Sue Neff, Rosie Mitchelle, Gabrille Lightbourne, Luanne and Shelly Saunders, Irene Davis, Patrice Barry,  Mamon Roberts' Family, Ma Ricka Family, Patricia Fisher, Leonard Carey, Joy and Wade Higgs,  Joe & Lola Saunders, Tibe Hutchinson, Sybil Cleare’s Family, Rita Barry’s Family, Theresa Fairweather, Dr. Michael Hoffman, Lorraine Sawyer, Glenroy & Elaine Aranha, William and Maxine Miller & Family, Muriel Kemp, Percival & Dorothy Johnson, Warren Johnson, Marionette Cartwright & Family, Gregory Higgs & Family, Barbara Woods, Pastor Curtlin and Percival Johnson, Angela & Vincent Johnson, Wallace & Flossiemae Bain, Prince Mather, Anthony Mather, Doreen Albury & Piggly Wiggly Staff, Duke Davis, Jill Curry, Miriam Rolle, Doug & Tamara Frederick's,  Quinth Saunders, Pearl Lewis Family, Audrin & Sophie Hunter, VIC - HUM CLUB CREW, PLP Tent Boys, Queen Conch and Harry O’s. Warren Grant & Family, Don and Consuella Saunders, Georgianna Simmons, Paola Wells, Kathy & Cookie Ross.  Mr & Mrs. Melvin Higgins, Marcia Degregory, Natasha and Cecile Shepherd. 
 

NASSAU
 
Dr. Duane Sands, Marilyn Meeres, Kelly Lockhart, Christine Swaby, Patrice Bethel, Hon. Neville & Manita Wisdom, Patricia Mortimer, Stan Davis, Camille Johnson, Ethan & Coralie Adderley, Brendon and Rosie Foulks, Audley and Iva Bain, Mario Carey, Roy Solomon, Hon. Allison and Max Gibson, Rev. Helen McPhee, Calvin Knowles, Rosemary Barr, Dr. Gail Saunders, Jowel Lewis, Mrs. Roberts, Bishop Galy & Angela Swan. Rev. Timothy and Deanna Johnson, Capt. Aliza Johnson. Charise, Rose and Dr Nicolas Hepburn, Dr. Mercilyn Dahl-Regis, Georgette and Jerry Butler, Cheryl Grant Bethel, Roy Solmon, Mr. George Turner & Family, Stand, Anthony, Michael and Patrick Swaby.  Karen Johnson, PMH Executive Management Team, PMH Finance Department, PMH Food Service Department, Doctors, Management & Staff of Accident & Emergency Department PMH, Jessica Rolle and the Planning Unit PMH, Members of The New P31 Ladies and Tamika Seymour, The Sailing Association, Sheldon Gibson, Terrance Gibson, Lee and Stafford Armbrister, The sailing barber Eliazer Johnson

ELEUTHERA 
  
Former Ambassador and Former Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Clifford ‘Butch’ Scavella, Hon. Philip Bethel Family, Hon. Oswald Ingraham Family Bishop Dudley & Ionie Kelly, Greg & Eyvette Stuart, Frederick ‘Fine Threads’ Neely & family, George Cash, Sen. Calvin Neilly, Clay Sweeting, Eva Carey, Jack Morgan, Gill Pinder, Joshua Culmer, Anglican Church Family, Austin Knowles Sr., Yolanda Newbold, Micheal "Pops"and Jay Fernander, Danielle Gibson,
 
GRAND BAHAMA & BIMINI FAMILY
 
Ralph Hanna, Drs. Wendell & Althea McMillan, Leo Hepburn, Marionette Thompson, Tony and Janet Stuart, Greg and Veronica Pritchard, Fabian and Linda Stuart, Dianna Stuart, Winky Stuart, Rosa Stuart & Family, Matthew and Donnalee Stuart,  Hon. George Weech & family, Jacinta Sturrup & family, Willamae Sawyer.
 
AMERICAN FAMILY
 
Edward & Kim Seager, Dr. Marshall Purnell, Gene Ganser, 'Sharidia & Edillo Diaz, Gladys Toliver, Tracy Jackson-Cash, Sharon King, Roger & Carol Beck, Sandra & Shelly Patterson, Esther Carrtington, Kim Sands, Mathew Marco,  Laura Dodge & family, Mr. & Mrs. Pointdexter, Jacinta Sturrup, Randy Rolle, Carla Pratt, Shaneta Campbell, Leonard Stuart, Walter Stuart, Capt. Wilmore Stuart, Myrtis Campbell, Charles Tynes, Sue Rutherford, Willamae Sawyer, Patricia Regan, Gabriela Rosenberg,, Patti Silverman, Ramona Bragaza, Dr. Mechelle Kipper, Diane & Howard Siemer, Wendell & Dr. Lakeischa McMillan, Cpt. Rich & Debrough Helmuth, Dushawn Mosses

HOTEL FAMILY
 
Romora Bay Club Family
Dunmore Beach Hotel Family
Valentine's Hotel Family
Pink Sands Hotel Family
Runaway Hill Club Family
Ocean View Family
Rock House Family
Royal Palm Hotel Family
South Bar Hotel Family
Sea Shells Hotel Family
Dunmore Realty
Island Real Estate
Lightbourn Realty
Anglican Church Woman
Bahamas Regatta Association
Bahamas Hotel Association

TINGUM VILLAGE HOTEL FAMILY
 
Michael Higgs
Violette Antionio
Joseph Diegue
Alsonia Davis
Terry Bell
Shanick Degreargy
Luc Conille

MEDICAL TEAM
 
THE HEART CENTER OF EXCELLENCE 
Broward Medical Hospital - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dr. Arnoux Blanchard, MD. FACC & Staff
HARBOUR ISLAND HEALTH CENTER
 Dr. Modesto Kapuno 
Nurse Melony Saunders, Nurse Sandricka Hudson
Nurse Lisa Thompson, Nurse Majorie Banzuela
Nurse Mayzina Higgs, Lashay Bullard, Flossie Bain, Betty Davis
Harbour Island Ambulance staff 
Jamal Brown 
 Clive Atkinson
 Lawrence Thompson 
Johnathan Kelley

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and at the P.L.P. Headquarters Farrington Road from 1:00-4:00 p.m., again at the FUNERAL HOME from 5:00-7:30 p.m. and at the church in Harbor Island on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to service time on Saturday.