Ruby Jean Pinkney-Konopka's obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois

Ruby Jean Pinkney-Konopka

January 18, 1947 - August 7, 2025 (78 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

Ruby Jean Pinkney-Konopka's obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pinkney-Smith Funeral Homes

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Ruby Jean Pinkney-Konopka

January 18, 1947 - August 7, 2025 (78 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

Ruby Jean Pinkney-Konopka Obituary

The passing of Ruby Jean Pinkney-Konopka in Chicago, Illinois, born in Alachua, Florida leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 7, 2025 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her mother Bessie Clark (Darling); her son John L. Pinkney Jr. (Jacqui); her father Darnell "Pat" Hall; her former husband John L. Pinkney Sr.; her grandson Bryan A. Pinkney Jr.; her children, Bryan A. Pinkney (Kristal) and Crystal Pinkney; the mother of her child Bessie Clark; her aunt Alice Williams; her siblings, Darveta "Dee" Thomas (late Ray), Jacqueline Clark, Bridgett Lewis (James), Elease Clark, Patricia Foreman (Robert), Valerie Clark, Rosa Taylor, Carnell Hall and Christopher Hall; her granddaughters, Rakia Pinkney Coleman (Nakoti), Ananiah Pinkney, Armone Pinkney, Avian Pinkney, Breona Pinkney and Kiara Sweat; and her great grandchildren, Jayla McCray and Carter Coleman.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Autoimmune Association and/or the American Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pinkney-Smith Funeral Homes



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9975 NW 143rd St, Alachua, FL 32615

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