Ruby Lynn Metz Anderson

Ruby Lynn Metz Anderson, 64, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008. Ruby will be remembered for her voice and love of singing, and the love for her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Jennings Creek Gospel Church and the Botetourt County Chorus. Ruby also worked the sound at the Eagle Rock Music Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Helen Lowman Metz. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, James "Jimbo" Anderson; sons and daughter-in-law, David and Heather Anderson of Vinton, William Brady Anderson of Buchanan; daughters and son-in-law, Lisa and Ronnie Staton, Amy Lynn Love, all of Buchanan; eight grandchildren; sisters, Mary Lea (Fred) Brackenridge of Iron Gate, Reta (Earl) Boggess of Buchanan, and Lena (Jerry) McClung of Iron Gate; aunts, Lillian Fitch of Clifton Forge, Lillie (James) Shires of Iron Gate; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charlie (Lorraine) Anderson of Sun City, California, Carla Sue Anderson of Buchanan. Proverbs 16:31-33, Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life. It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city. We may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall. NLT
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with Pastor Eugene Mills officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan (254-3000).