Dr. Ruby L. Broadway peacefully accepted her heavenly wings and entered her father's presence on March 10, 2026 at the age of 71. Ruby was born September 18, 1954 to the late Bonnie Dickens in Washington, DC.

For more than four decades, Ruby devoted her life to the advancement of science, the empowerment of students, and the strengthening of Dillard University's mission as a historically Black institution committed to academic excellence and social progress. Ruby also worked as an adjunct professor at Southern University at New Orleans for over 20 years. Ruby was a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She was also a member of Alpha Beta Omega Chapter in New Orleans before transferring to general membership.

She leaves to cherish her aunt, Lucille Covington (Dr. Johnny); Elizabeth Broadway; sister/cousin, Gwendolyn Thomas; brothers/cousins, Johnny Covington III and Kevin Broadway; along with a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother; brother, Omar Dickens; stepfather, Shirley Dickens; and grandparents, Henry and Cora Broadway.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Ruby Broadway at Bethany United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. An Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated) will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by visitation at 10:00 a.m.

The Final Homegoing Service will be held at Fairview Church of God, Burnsville Community, Polkton, North Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Dillard University in the name of Ruby L. Broadway. Please sign the online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion Directors, (504) 581-4411.