Ms. Ruby Lee Washington

Obituary For Ms. Ruby Lee Washington

Ms. Ruby Lee Washington was born on November 15, 1948 to the late Mr. Dolphus and Mary Washington. Ms. Ruby, as she was affectionately called, was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister.

She attended Rosenwald High School and later worked in various capacities throughout her life. When her health began to decline, she retired to enjoy her “Golden Years.” In her early lifetime she traveled and lived various places including Tampa, Florida; Detroit, Michigan; Charleston South Carolina and Irvine, California. She had a smile that lit up a room and the personality to match. She lived her life with joy, courage and on her terms. She loved all her children and her family just as they were, a mother’s unconditional love. She had a sense of humor that kept you laughing and would be there when needed.

Ms. Ruby was very feisty, tough, courageous and outspoken about everything. She could fuss at you and you knew she loved you. She loved to cook and was amazing at it. She often times fed the neighborhood especially during the holidays, until her health took a rapid decline. Another of her joys was decorating and in her home she would often turn the basic of things into pieces of beauty.

The love and gift she had for cooking and decorating was passed onto all of her children. She would often tell them with pride that whatever she taught them they had learned to do better than her, so her job was done.

She accepted Christ at an early stage in her life. She was a longtime member of God’s Servants Ministries and attended Potters Temple First Born Church.

Sunday January 7th, 2024 Ms. Ruby departed this earthly life. She is resting with the Lord and all her family who has gone on before her.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Ella Mae Burke, Dorothy Mae Washington Bonner, Mae Ella Ransom and her brothers Roosevelt Brown, Eddie Lee Brown and Charlie Larry Brown.

She leaves to cherish and celebrate her memories four devoted and loving children: Vonnecia “Pondy” (Ricky) Goodman-Holmes, Waddell Lyons Jr, Leversoy “Luke” (Lakesha) Goodman Jr. and Sunday Smith Allen. Eleven Grand children: Damarius Gainer,Tavares Gainer, Tomorrow Baker, Devontae Goodman, Tatryanna Goodman, Alexis Goodman, Armondo Lyons, Mercedes Lyons, Jalasa Lyons, Steven Smith and Henry Allen Jr. Twenty Great grandchildren: Raquan Williams, Trevor Sullivan, Gavin Gainer, Allyanna Gainer, Jabari Walker, Royal Baker, Queen Baker, Sacred Baker, Eliana Dominguez, Leilani Dominguez, Ayden Albritton, August Sloan, Hazel Goodman, Jaylen Lyons and Nyah Lyons One Great great grandchild: Cairo Williams She also leaves to cherish her devoted loving nephew Ty Brown who always stuck by his Aunt Ruby and was there to the end. Her Angels who loved and cared for her: adopted niece Kimberly (Ty) Daniels-Nichols, Nyleah (Lennox) Merritt-Willis and Jessica (Joe) Warren.

Homegoing celebration for Ms. Washington will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 12:30 pm at the Potter's Temple First Born Church located at 714 Redwood Avenue in Panama City, Fl with Elder Walter Henry, pastor officiating. Interment will follow in the Redwood Cemetery with the caring staff of Battle Mortuary of Panama City, FL directing.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Battle Mortuary for a time of visitation from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. The body will lie in state at the church from 11:30 a.m. until funeral time at 12:30 pm

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