Ruby Nell Pendergrass age 92, a long time resident of Madison Heights, Michigan, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012 at Boulevard Health Care, Rochester Hills, Michigan. Nell was born November 12, 1920 in Byrdstown, Tennessee, she was predeceased by her husband the late Joseph. Nell is survived by her children, Steven (Sonia) Pendergrass, Joy (Albert) Jeszke, Raymond (Mary) Pendergrass, Rita Pendergrass and Philip (Karen) Pendergrass. 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, sister of Neva Ballenger. Visitation Friday, December 28, 2012 from 3-8 p.m. Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Madison Heights, Michigan. Instate Saturday, December 29,2012 from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral 11:00 a.m. Madison Heights United Methodist Church 246 E. 11 Mile Rd. Madison Heights, Michigan. Burial White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Michigan. Mrs.Pendergrass has been a resident of Madison Heights since 1959, and a long time member of Madison Heights United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, Mrs.Pendergrass favorite charities were, Smile Train, Heart Association or Kidney Foundation.
