Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Ruby Doris Obituary
ROSEBORO — Mrs. Ruby Doris (Williams) Spell, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Shawn Berryhill and Rev. Allen West officiating. The burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1:50 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, at the church prior to the service.
Mrs. Spell was a native of Sampson County, the daughter of Alman and Lillian Catherine Lewis Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents; her granddaughter, Lindsey Spell and two brothers, Thomas B. Williams and J.C. Williams.
Mrs. Spell worked at a cotton factory during the night shift and she worked at Clinton Apparel. She was the manager of Two Dogs Pizza in Roseboro for nine years before branching out on her own. She is the founder of Salem Pizza. She was very active in the restaurant until she was 80 years old. Then, she stepped down to take care of her husband, Goodie until her health began to fail her.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 65 years, Benjamin F. "Goodie" Spell; four children, June Fields and husband, Mark of Roseboro, Randy Spell and wife, Angie of Roseboro, Allen Spell of Salemburg, Keith Spell of Roseboro; her daughter-in-law, Donna Spell of Roseboro; nine grandchildren, Jonathan Honeycutt (Cortney), Brandon Carter (Brittney), Tracy Williams (Jonathan), Tara Simpson (Eric), Jessica Allen (Gibby), Troy Spell (Lauren), Savannah Alderson (Dallen), Auston Spell (Karen) and Benjamin Spell; 13 great-grandchildren, Aubrey Williams, Emery Williams, Denton Williams, Kerigan Simpson, Kenedy Simpson, Brycen Carter, Brayden Carter, Brynna Carter, Jordyn Jackson, Paisley Jackson, Dawson Allen, Gunner Spell and Tyson Guyton; and six brothers and sisters, Teenie Griffith, Betty Spell, Ann House, Alma Palmer, Edward Williams and David Williams.
Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W Roseboro Street, Roseboro.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Doris
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Ruby Doris's name
Memorial Events
for Ruby Doris
People and places connected with Ruby
Recent Obituaries
How to support Ruby's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Ruby Doris's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
