Ruby Paxson

Ruby S. Paxson VIRGINIA BEACH - Ruby Paxson passed away at age 87 on Oct. 28, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, Charlie and Lillie Mae Steffey; her husband, Nicholas Wise Paxson; her brothers, Charles Steffey, James Brown Steffey; and her sisters, Helen Marie Steffey and Stella Virginia Steffey. Surviving her are her daughter, the Hon. Deborah M. Paxson and husband Michael S. Brewer; her son, Nicholas Wise Paxson II and wife Sandra W. Paxson; her grandsons, Nicholas Wise Paxson III and Robert Williams "Will" Paxson. A proud graduate of Emory and Henry College, Ruby taught high school math, English and biology for 10 years prior to her marriage. She was a long-time member of Oaklette United Methodist Church and Number 55 of the Eastern Star. Ruby loved reading, music, spending time with her grandsons as well as her many travels abroad. She will be greatly missed by her many friends, neighbors and relatives. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Oaklette United Methodist Church with the Rev. Eugene Meek officiating. The burial will follow in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Emory and Henry College Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 950, Emory, VA 24327-0950. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.