Ruby Leona Joyce Eaton

WALNUT COVE — Mrs. Ruby Leona Joyce Eaton, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday night, February 24, 2012 at Walnut Ridge Assisted Living.

She was born September 2, 1921 in Stokes County to Wally and Irene Hawkins Joyce. Mrs. Eaton was a member of Buffalo Primitive Baptist Church for many years and attended some at Bethel Baptist church. Leona was retired from Gem Dandy in Madison with over 45 years of service and a member of the South Stokes Ladies Auxulliary. She never met a stranger, and loved lending a helping hand to all. She was a very special lady and friend and was more of a mother than step mother-in-law to Robert and Mattie, whom she loved dearly and many other family members.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lamon "Doc" Odell Eaton and four sisters and five brothers

A 2 p.m. funeral service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Burroughs Chapel with Elder Clarence Bowman and Rev. Keith Heitman officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Baptist church cemetery.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; step son-in-law; Robert William Rutledge and wife Mattie of Walnut Cove, one step grandson, William Reginald "Reggie" Rutledge of Germanton; two step great granddaughters; Regina and Tina Rutledge.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Burroughs Funeral Home and other times at the home of Robert and Mattie Rutledge.

Online condolences may be offered at www.burroughsfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Cemetery Fund, c/o Juanita Joyce, 1693 Hwy 770, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046.

Burroughs Funeral Home in Walnut Cove is serving the Eaton family.