Ruby Heidelberg Obituary in Steelton at Major H. Winfield Funeral Home

Obituary For Ruby Heidelberg

Ruby Nell Heidelberg departed this life on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital.

She was born in Laurens, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Sam and Lucy Griffin Boyd. At an early age she became a member of the Poplar Springs A. M. E. Church in Laurens, South Carolina. After her relocation to Harrisburg, Pa, she attended First Church of the Brethren.

Ruby Nell was employed as an healthcare worker at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center until she became disabled.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Sammy L. Boyd and Walter Boyd; two sisters, Lue Jimmie Shaw and Bernice Young and a special nephew, Raymond Hill.

Ruby leaves to celebrate her life, her loving and devoted children, Theodore Heidelberg, Antranette Heidelberg and Deshawn Heidelberg of the home; her five sisters, Margaret (Wade) Calwile of Fountain Inn, South Carolina; Betty Hardy of Atlanta, Georgia; Shirley Watts of Fountain Inn, South Carolina; Dorothy (Oliver) Harris of Fountain Inn, South Carolina and Mattie Boyd of Brooklyn, New York; her three brothers, James(Helene) Boyd of Greenville, South Carolina; Willie Albert Boyd of Gray Court, South Carolina and Joe Lewis Boyd of Laurens, South Carolina; her special niece, Jarion Hill of Atlanta, Georgia and her special nephews, Ronnie Hill of Wichita Falls, TX and John Wayne Hill of Brooklyn, New York; her special cousin, April Jean Brown of Gray Court, South Carolina and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Ruby Nell you were one of thirteen beautiful flowers that blossomed in the gardened that belonged to Sam and Lucy Boyd. They nourished and watered you and gave all that God had bestowed upon them, and now the time has come for your blossoms to join Papa, Nanny, Sammie, Walter, Lue Jimme and Bernice and others gone on before, in our Heavenly Father’s Garden. May you find the rest and peace you have been longing for.

Her life will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Friday, March 19 in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with Visitation from 11:30 until 12 Noon. COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks and social distancing for all attendees. Live Streaming of the service will be available on Major H. Winfield Funeral Home’s YouTube page.

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Dear Sister Ruby, Thanks for your kindness and your care. We're praying for your family. May God comfort all pa us who are mourning our loss. But now you're with Jesus who you loved so much. Well done good and faithful servant. Love, Chaplain Ron, Julia and Keegan

Dear Ruby, my sister in the Lord Jesus Christ, I will very much miss you. Your weekly presents in our Sunday morning Bible study at the First Church of the Brethren was always a blessing to me. Your family is in my prayers. Pastor Gerald Rhoades

Ruby, you had a smile that lit up every room. Even when your circumstances weren't great, you radiated joy. We will one day be reunited and until that day, let your light shine in the Heavenly realm even as we strive to do so here, to the Glory of God and in honor of your joy-filled legacy. -Pastor Josiah

Dearest Ms.Ruby, we at Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren were so saddened to hear of your passing but know you are no longer suffering and are joyously with your Lord! I will so miss your smile, reluctant hugs, :) and our fellowship during our church meals. Your family was so blessed to have you and I know that you would want us to keep in touch. And will keep them covered in prayer. Hug my mama. Luv ya, Joy Reardon :)

Dear sister Ruby thier will all way be a special place in my 💓 for you the way you would all way ask about my grandkids I know you are at peace no more pain sister Ruby I will miss so very much.

My condolences to the Boyd and Heidelberg families. May she rest in "Peace".
Your Family, The Shands Family of Laurens,SC

My condolences to the Boyd and Heidelberg families.May she rest in "Peace"

We met and quickly became sisters. Your passing has left a hole in my heart that will never heal. I love you my sister. Until we meet again. My sympathies to your family and friends.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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