Rubi Carter

FOLKSTON, Ga. – Rubi J. (Blevins) Carter, most recently of Folkston, Georgia, previously of Mechanicsburg Ohio, Newark Ohio, Anaheim California, Mystic, Connecticut, Bremerton, Washington, and Fairfield, California, passed away after a brief battle with lung cancer on Sunday, May 3, at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, Georgia. Rubi is survived by loving husband Lawrence (Larry) Carter, daughter Angel Pryce (Rick) of Upper Arlington, Ohio, and two grandchildren, Meredith and Griffith. She is also survived by brothers Ernie Blevins (Sandy), Wendell Cornelison (Karen), Jack Cornelison (Dee), Phillip Cornelison, sisters Wanda Taylor (Mike), Bonnie Temple (Ralph), Cindy Jenkins, many nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends across the country. Rubi is preceded in death by father Edward Blevins, mother Dollie (Honaker) Cornelison, stepfather Lou Cornelison and brother Ted Cornelison.

Rubi was born in West Van Lear, Kentucky, on April 8, 1942. She graduated from Mechanicsburg High School in 1960 and married Larry in 1963. Rubi worked at Kroger in Newark, Ohio, and then moved on to work that she was dedicated to – caring for developmentally and mentally disabled adults. She worked at Newark Residence Homes, Pace Soldano (Vacaville, CA) and Dayspring Village (Hilliard, FLA). The residents she worked with truly loved her.

Rubi was a loving wife, wonderful mother, devoted grandmother and a friend to many across the United States. A celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m. at Riverside United Methodist Church, 2701 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio. A reception will follow at the home of Angel and Rick Pryce. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Satilla Hospice House, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Georgia 31501.