Ruby Nell Dickens Gleaves

Ruby Nell Dickens Gleaves

Ruby Nell Gleaves Obituary

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Gleaves, Ruby Nell Dickens, age 85, died October 2, 2024. Ruby was born in Smith County, TN and was the daughter of the late, James Roosevelt Maxwell and May Stockling Maxwell. She was a devoted Christian woman who lived her life guided by her faith and love for God. Ruby was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church and the Gideons Women's Auxiliary. She was a lifelong lover of Southern gospel music and found comfort and inspiration in the songs of faith. Ruby was retired form Hartmann Luggage. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James William Dickens; sister, Ruth Blair and step-sons – Danny and Ricky Gleaves.

Ruby is survived by:
Husband – Richard Gleaves
Children – Ernest Dickens and Emily Dickens
Step-children – Melinda Gleaves and Jason (Melissa) Gleaves
Step-daughter-in-law – Carolyn Gleaves
Step-grandchildren – Rachel (John) Curtis, Jesse (Tammy) Gleaves and Mason Gleaves
Several step-great-grandchildren

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Rev. Russ Stephens and Rev. Elijah Hosse officiating. Interment will follow at Baird Cemetery in Hickman, TN. Active pallbearers will be Jason Gleaves, Mason Gleaves, Jesse Gleaves, Eric Cummings, John Curtis and Kevin Etheridge. Honorary pallbearers will be Mack Moss, Mark Stephens, Wayne Bobbitt, Joel Thacker, Steve Burnette, Chris Birdsong, David Clariday and Nathan Clariday.

Flowers accepted, donations may be made to Silver Springs Baptist Church, 9938 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to service time Tuesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, 1098 Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

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Bond Memorial Chapel - Mount Juliet

1098 Weston Dr., Mount Juliet, TN 37122

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October 12, 2024

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October 12, 2024

Rebecca Dison posted to the memorial.

October 5, 2024

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Monica Carnahan Bell

October 12, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of your mother passing away Ms Dickens. You were my music teacher when I was a student at Mount Juliet Elementary in 1990-1993. I still remember your classes and have such fond memories of those times. I pray that you will find comfort in the memories that you have of your mother. For "The Lord is near to those who are broken hearted"

Rebecca Dison

October 12, 2024

Emily, I am so sorry you have lost your precious mom. I went to school with you and you had both my kids in music class. I am praying for you and your family

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