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Ruby T. Harris

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Mar 23, 1937 – Jul 17, 2023

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March 23, 1937
DIED
July 17, 2023
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, Virginia

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P.G. Thomasson Funeral Services - Virginia Beach Obituary

Ruby T. Harris, 86 peacefully passed away at her home in Virginia Beach on Monday, July 17, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Princess Anne County on March 23, 1937, to the late Walter E. Travis and Virginia Mabel (James) Travis.


Due to the early death of her parents, she was raised from early childhood by her Aunt Amelia Belle Brock and Kenneth Alton Brock.  She was predeceased in death by her four children, Cheryl L. Bitterling (Larry), Melvin I. Harris, Gary A. Harris, and Edward R. Harris (Wendy).  She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Kenneth Ray (Heavy) Harris and son Kenneth Robert Harris (Pam).  She is also survived by her sister Geraldine Murden and many grandchildren, Dwayne Harris (Lisa), Jeremy Henricks, Nathan Henricks (Lisa), Samantha DeGhetto (Josh), Ashley Robley, Nick Robley, Travis Harris (Alicia), Jake Harris (Cassie) and Ray Harris (Katelyn).  She is also survived by many great-grandchildren.


Services will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 691 Princess Anne Road on Friday July 21st at 2:00 p.m.  After the memorial service, there will be a private graveside service at Willowood Cemetery.


Ruby was a lifelong member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and a proud member of the Princess Anne United Daughters of the Confederacy. 

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I have known Ruby my hole life, her family and our family was raised together. She was like a mother to me. She always toke time to lesson to anyone if they needed something! She has been though a lot of pain as a mother. But she seem to have pulled though it with I thank with the help of God. She told me she missed going to Sunday school and how much she really enjoyed going to church. Will I will always miss her, especially when I go home to visit. Love you always Ruby Love Dianne...

Dianne Parker

July 21, 2023 | Friend

Uncle Ray, Kenny and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Ruby was always there for me, Dave and Gin. She was such a beautiful soul and one of the most selfless people I ever met. We all loved her dearly and thought of her often. God Bless. Sharon.

Sharon Hackathorn

July 21, 2023 | Tucson, AZ | Family

Kenny, Pam and Family, We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Debbie Cahill

Bill Cahill

July 20, 2023

Ruby was SO instrumental in helping me be recognized as a worthy member of UDOC. She was not only helpful and friendly but so incredibly knowledgeable!!!!!!!!! We became friends fast and I will miss her greatly in my life. I know she is in a better world but she will missed by so many still here.

Barri Soreil

July 19, 2023 | Virginia Beach, VA | Friend

Ray, Kenny, and Samantha and family,

The Princess Ann #435 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy sends our thoughts and prayers to you. Ruby was a valued friend and sister of our chapter and we will miss her greatly.

Princess Anne UDC 435
Therese Wilkerson - President
Virginia Division
United Daughters of the Confederacy

Therese Wilkerson

July 19, 2023 | Virginia Beach, VA | Friend

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