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Ruby Ann Henderson, 59, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 18. 2025. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 21, 1965, to Johnny L.C. Poole and Ruby Turner Poole.
She is preceded in death by her father: Johnny Poole; husband: Scott Henderson; daughter: Dana McCoy; sister: Rachel Ferguson; and granddaughter: Brianna Watkins.
She is survived by her mom: Ruby Poole; children: Corritha Sumner (Daniel), Bennett Watkins (Jess), Johnny Watkins (Jamie), and Julisanne Santiago; 3-sisters: Yvonne Carney (Junior), Virginia Poole and Carolann Poole; 23 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 nieces; 4 nephews; aunt: Fran (Granny); and extended family: Tiffany Groover and Julie Griffin (Levi).
A service will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home with Brother Jim Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at Racepond Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardrobersonfh.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home 526 Oakwood Street, Folkston, GA is honored to serve the Henderson family.
526 Oakwood Street, Folkston, GA 31537

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