Ruby-Hill-Obituary

Ruby S. Hill

Obituary

HILL, Ruby S., returned to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, less than a month after her 89th birthday. She was the widow of Charles P. Hill, who passed in March 2008; they were married for 65 years. Ruby was the third of 13 children born to the late Robert and Ollie Boone of Ahoskie, N.C. Ruby helped to send her older sister, Selma, to college, and she later joined her sister there and graduated in three years from A&T State University. It was at A&T that she met and later married the handsome and always humorous, Charles Hill of New York, and to that union two daughters were born, Carol Ann and Beverly. The hallmark of Ruby's life was hard work and while her undergraduate and graduate degrees were in business, which she pursued for purely practical purposes, she later explored her real passion and received a Master's Degree in Art. She taught business and art in the inner city schools of New York and retired with over 25 years of service. She moved with her husband and daughter to Richmond in 2002 to be closer to her younger daughter, and granddaughters, Julie Richardson and C. Lisa Murray, and great-granddaughter, Beverly Marie Richardson. Ruby cherished her family more than anything and was especially happy for the relationships she had with the younger generation of nieces and nephews. Although her health began to fail, she never stopped doing her Sudoku and Jumble in the morning papers and never ever gave up doing what needed to be done to try to maintain her health, in spite of the physical hardship and toll it took on her. She was the most wonderful and giving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and mentor to many others who considered her a surrogate mother. Survivors include many cousins and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Jean Boone, Stewart and Mary Boone, and brother, Leroy Boone; and sisters, Emma King, Lucy Boone and Anne Lambert; her aunt who she always said was more like a sister, Mae Bell and her husband, Dr. Hiram Bell; her uncle and aunt, Leon and Idell Boone, and her extended family of in-laws, Mamie Murray, Edward W. Murray, Hermoine Barber and Jimmy Murray. To those whom she loved and who loved her, she was such an integral part of their lives and a blessing. She fought the good fight every day of her life and finally and forever rests in peace in the arms of her Creator, her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There will be a wake on Saturday, July 11 at Reynolds Funeral Home, 321 N. Maple Street, Ahoskie, N.C. (252)332-2337 from 4 to 7 p.m. Services will be on Sunday, July 12 with fellowship from noon to 1 p.m., and services to begin at 1 p.m. at Philippi Baptist Church, 465 Rt. 45, Coefield, N.C. 27922.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Aunt Ruby loved this picture so much she had me retouch and print it for her.

An era has passed with you. Words are not sufficient to express how much I miss Aunt Ruby's quiet strength and generosity of spirit: Uncle Charles' hilarious quips while searching for his next shortcut: CarolAnne's spirituality, beauty advice and that wardrobe! Beverly's wise mediation and brilliant writing. I miss the love, the comfort... the family. You were all extraordinary and you are always in my heart. I am so lucky to have had you.

Rest in peace to a wonderful Lady.

Carol Ann and Baby Doll, Aunt Ruby was always a loving delight when I saw her. I remember Grandmama Ollie's and Granddaddy Robert's farm and the brook that ran behind it. I remember playing in the hay loft and walking the rail of the pig pen. One day, I fell in and what a stinking mess. I remember when Uncle Charles babysat Anna Maria, you, Baby Doll and me. We gave him a very difficult time. He was exhausted at the end of the day. The one thing that I, especially, remember about Aunt Ruby...

Dear Carol,
Thank you so much for sending the obiturary. I have always loved your parents and was so pleased to be able to not only know them but to be able to call them aunt and uncle. I have to admit, I never thought either of them would die. But I know we all have to meet the one who sent us here. Please stay in touch, thank you for you e-mails.
Love,
Cheryl

To my cousins Carol Ann and Beverly my heartfelt sympathy with the passing of your beloved mother and my aunt Ruby, May God continue to nurture and bless you both during this difficult time.

Love you both
your cousin Kameela Rahman of CT

Dear Beverly,

It saddens me to hear that your mother has passed. Please know that the Murray-Moore family has you in our thoughts and prayers. We all pray that God can give you and your family the strength and comfort to endure during these difficult times.

With all our love,

The Mason Family

Carol Ann and Beverly,
So sorry to have received the news of your mother's passing which my brother shared with me. I know it has been years since we have seen each other but I still remember the fun and letters of years past. You were blessed to have had your mother in your lives...lock her in your heart and she will never leave you.

The Hill Family: Neighbors for 40 yrs.

Ruby and Charles remain by your side
each and every day
They may not speak
but they hear everything that you say...

I was very appreciative of the special time I spent with Aunt Ruby since I moved to Virginia.

My prayers and love go out to the family.