Dr. Rubye Hopkins Jones

Greenville

Dr. Rubye Hopkins Jones, 84, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at her home. Born in Cayce, SC, she was the daughter of the late Minnie Johnson and Thomas Woodard Hopkins.

Left to cherish her loving fond memories is her husband; John Wesley Jones: daughters; Karen (Larry) Cooke of Mauldin, SC and Kimberly O'Bannon of Fayetteville, GA: sister; Dorothy Robinson of Columbia, SC: four grandchildren: and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service: Saturday, October 11, 2014, 2:00 PM at Springfield Baptist Church, with burial in Greenville Memorial Gardens.

Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary

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Published by The Greenville News on Oct. 10, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Rubye Jones

29 Entries

Carmen R. Pace

September 16, 2015

Karen and Larry Cooke I am sorry to hear of your loss.

Nita Chambers

October 30, 2014

To: Karen and Larry
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. (Mrs) Jones passing. Our family has loved Mrs. Jones since the first day we met her. I will always remember her strong and encouraging words to most of my brothers/sisters and to me. While in college, she gave me a job in the summers at the YWCA. She was a strong and effective voice in the West Greenville community. She was a great and loving lady. I also believe that she was a "family" woman. She believed in keeping the family straight and together. To me, she never changed from the first time that I met her. Mrs. Jones was always a beautiful woman with a beautiful smile. I know that she helped shaped the lives of all of us. May God comfort your family at this time.
The Neubia family

Frances Mims

October 16, 2014

Ms.Rubeye was a woman of stature .I believe she was a woman who was insightful and woman who had vision. When some people transition home there easily forgotten but Ms. Rubeye left a legacy and she left a model of what it takes to be pioneer and what it takes to sustain your position .To the family I pray that God will gird you up...

melvin barnes

October 14, 2014

Dr. Rubye Jones made a personal impact on my life, when I volunteered at the Head Start program. He never ending love for children permeated every area of her life. To be in her presence was to witness the sharing of a wealth of wisdom. Rest In Peace Dr Jones. You will be missed.

October 14, 2014

To Ms Rubye Family,
Ms Rubye was a special lady. I worked with Pee Dee CAA Head Start in Florence, SC. I met her at the Head Start meetings. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you"ll and I will continue to pray for your family. Diane A. Myers

October 14, 2014

The Jones Family,

Think on these words written in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord's word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.”

October 13, 2014

I remember Ms Ruby and Aunt Xant always looking out for me and Cheretta. So sorry for her loss. God bless her family during this time. Brenda Mims Newsome

October 11, 2014

Karen and Kim,
The first time I encountered Mrs. Jones was in cotillion practice at Bernie street YMCA in 1977- I can remember asking someone "who is that lady?". Well needless to say, watching how she carried herself made a strong positive impact on me as a young black girl, without her even knowing me at the time. I know there are many others from age 4 to 60+ that could say the same- what a truly phenomenal women. Petra

Laura J. & Ulysses S.G. Sweeney, III

October 11, 2014

Karen, the sadness of the passing of your loved one is felt by many. It is so hard to let someone go who means so much to so many people. May the thought of knowing that friends share in your sadness be of comfort to you.

Rogeriee Thompson

October 11, 2014

Mrs. Jones shaped the lives of so many of us. She will be greatly missed but forever loved. My best to her family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ron & Lynette Gibson

October 11, 2014

Karen:
Ron, Sterling and I are so sorry about Dr. Jones' passing. We pray for your strength. Know that God will stand by you. May God's grace shine upon you.

Ron, Lynette, & Sterling Gibson

DEBORAH GRAY

October 11, 2014

IT WAS A GREAT PLEASURE TO KNOW MRS. JONES AND HELP HER SHOP.MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY.

October 11, 2014

Karen and Larry,
So sorry hear of your loss. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time. Please let us know if you need anything.
In his name,
Bettianne Saul and Family

Gertie Smith

October 10, 2014

Rubye was a wonderful, kind, snd elegant lady whom I just loved dearly. She was such a natural leader for all of us in the ETO Chapter of AKA. I will never forget her charming and eloquent ways. May you cherish her memories always!

Kathy Massey

October 10, 2014

Kim and Karen,

So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. I remember her well and know she will be missed. Take care of each other and your father.
Kat

lisa mcdaniel-PEA

October 10, 2014

Karen and Larry,
Our prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. Please remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May you find comfort in these words. Much love from your college classmate.

October 10, 2014

To the family of Ms. Rubye she was well respected and loved by the Head Start family. May God grant you peace in your time of sorrow as we continue to pray for your continued strength in the Lord.
Kathy S. Green and Family

Mary Lee Hendrix

October 10, 2014

The Hendrix Family of Blair, SC is sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you.

October 10, 2014

to the family, my heart is heavy at the passing of your love one. I have known Mrs. Jones for so many years as a friend and loyal supporter of Benedict College. From our first meeting she has always had kind and encouraging words of wisdom to share and a young man at the time it was and still greatly appreciated. I will miss her words and her smile. Benedict College's Alma Mata speaks of the golden sunshine and how it points to Him who will guide the weary today Mrs. Jones is one of sunbeams pointing the way for us. She truly believed Alma Mater, Strong and True, Alma Mater Ever... May God keep you and know you are in my prayers. Robert C. Squirewell, Past President of the Benedict College National Alumni Association.

Nancy Fleming Stanley

October 10, 2014

Don't think of her as gone away-her journey's just begun life holds so many facets- this earth is only one. She was a well role model for me. Thanks

Jacqueline Rutledge

October 10, 2014

Karen, my deepest sympathy to you and you family. During this difficult time, may the comfort of God's loving arms carry you and your family through the quiet moments, and bring you peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27.

Bernice and Andrew Jackson

October 10, 2014

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
We will miss Mrs. Rubye Jones.

Thompson Family

October 8, 2014

To the Family of Mrs.Rubye Jones our prayers goes out to you in this time of bereavement.Mrs.Jones was always like a second mom to us growing up on Birnie Street you will be miss

Wayne Hopkins

October 8, 2014

Mrs. Jones was an absolute treasure and a legend in the City of Greenville. She left an indelible impression upon all of us with her unforgettable blend of wisdom, advice, encouragement, and tough love when necessary. May you find peace and a wealth of light in her glowing memory. Truly the angels are smiling upon her arrival!
May God Bless the Jones Family

ETTA SUE THOMPSON RICE

October 8, 2014

TO THE FAMILY I WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF DR JONES PASSING. SHE WAS THE GREATEST TEACHER, COACH AND MENTOR. MAY GOD GIVE U STRENGHT AND COURAGE AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME

Roslyn Hampton

October 8, 2014

To the family of Dr Rubye Jones my prayers are with you during this time Mrs Jones was a sweet and kind person. I work for Share Head Start with Mrs Jones for 7 years. I will miss her dearly. God Bless

Roslyn Hampton

October 8, 2014

To the family of Dr Rubye Jones I'm so sorry for the passing of Mrs. Jones. She was a sweet lady and I will miss her dearly. My prayers are with you all during this time.

Ann Stoddard

October 8, 2014

To the family of Dr.Rubye Jones my prayers go out to you in this time of bereavement. Mrs. Jones was a very kind, and sweet person who loved and found good in everyone whom she came in contact with. I work for her at Share Headstart.She will be deeply missed

October 7, 2014

My prayers is with the family of Mrs. Rubye Jones .She was a very sweet person who love to help everyone . We will miss her. D. Mccullough

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