Ruby Borders Williams
Ruby Borders Williams
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Arrangements Are As Follow:
In loving memory of
Ruby Jo Williams
November 29, 1944-August 23, 2025
A life we loved came to close on Saturday morning, August 23, 2025 at 3:45 am. A resilient servant of Jehovah. Ruby fought the fine fight to the end. Ruby was born November 29, 1944 in Newport News, VA to William and Faye Borders.
Ruby worked as a CHA for Gaston County for over 28 years. There she made numerous friends who became like family. She married James Larry Williams August 12, 1979 and they have shared 46 years of marriage and love. Ruby loved spending time with her family, traveling, and enjoyed teaching others. She will be missed by all those who have crossed her path.
She was preceded in death by William and Faye Borders (parents), Lou Bertha Huskey (Sister), Calvin Huskey (Nephew), Elisha Williams (Granddaughter) .
She is survived by her husband James Larry Williams, her daughters Jamie Jackson (Ernest), Janet Harris, Java Mack (Dwayne), her son Orenthal Warren (Mia). Her grandchildren Starkeisha Connor, Brittan Smith (Kelvin), Jace Mack and her great-grandchildren Le'Tysa, Edrea, Charlotte, and Kelani.
The family of Ruby Williams would like to offer their sincere thanks and appreciation for all the love and support during this time.
Viewing: The family will be receiving friends and family August 28, 2025 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
Service will be private.
The family will be receiving friends and family Friday August 29, 2025 at 3 pm
948 Bent Branch Street
Gastonia, NC 28054
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