Graveside services for Mrs. Ruby Mae Rickenbacker, 81, of Columbia, SC, will be held 11:00am, Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Belleville Memorial Garden, 2900 Belleville Road, Orangeburg, with interment to follow.
Mrs. Rickenbacker passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center Extended Care, Lexington.
There will be no public viewing.
Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com
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Our belated heartfelt condolences to the family members, friends, coworkers, and all of her other loved ones, during all of their times of bereavement, mourning, and grieving. IN THE BLESSED, HOLY, AND MOST RIGHTEOUS NAME OF my PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST AMEN AND AMEN.
With heartfelt sympathy, we extend our deepest condolences to you during this time of loss. Words cannot fully express the sorrow felt when a loved one passes, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruby your light shines through the lives you touched. I love you and your infectious laugh. Missing your phone calls already. Gonna cry. Thanks for memories love. You will forever be my sister.
Gilda Gee Cureton New Jersey
To The Family of the Late Ms. Ruby Rickenbacker:
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Ruby. Even though we weren't related by blood, I always felt so lucky to call her 'Aunt'. Aunt Ruby was such a virtuous woman, and I feel so blessed that my best friend, Cam, shared her with me. Aunt Ruby had such a special way of making me feel like part of the family whenever I saw her. I'll always cherish the memories we shared while visiting with Mother Gordon. May God grant the family peace, strength, and comfort during this difficult time and the days to come.
Rest in Heaven, Aunt Ruby, until we meet again, Teresa Starks-Legree
So many happy times we shared. I think about the laughter and candy we ate. Thank you for bringing joy into my life. I think about the many many days in Brooklyn together. Thank you for being that special person . You will always be in my heart. Love you Gwen Rickenbacker Lee
Aunt Ruby you will be truly missed. You was loved and honored by many. I remember when we used to talk on the phone and you telling me about your babies at the school. Boy oh boy did those kids love you. You were the grandmother of the class. We laughed and laughed about how those kids just admired you. I remember when I was a little girl and you took me jay and little Terrance to Disney world we would talk about that as I got older. Aunt Ruby had love some Shaka Ria that's what she called me. I just loved your good ole food. The best cook I know. She was a very strong and brilliant woman. She lived a great life. Gone but never forgotten I will always remember my Aunt Ruby. We love you aunt Ruby but God loves you more. Take your rest my sweet Aunt Ruby until we meet again.
To The Family, Please Accept My Heartfelt Condolences. Truly the loss of a precious loved one is most difficult. Please find comfort in the promise our most loving Heavenly Father Jehovah God gives us in Revelation 21:4"And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more; neither will mourning; nor outcry; nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Yes, We can look forward to a time soon to come when all suffering including death will be done away with forever. For more encouraging information from the bible. Please visit jw.org
To my aunty Ruby, words can't express the way I felt about you, Aunty your name describes who you were:wisdom and spiritual beauty. I'm going to miss our conversations and laughter, especially when you talked about your childhood and memories with my dad. The thing with you Aunty you were more than a sister in law to my mother, but you were a sister to her, you told my children and grandchildren that you were their aunty too, but most of all you welcomed my husband the same and he called you aunt Ruby as well. You will always hold a special place in my heart and I will surely miss you, but I will always cherish the memories that we shared. Aunty I was told that you asked for me when I left from visiting you. Well Aunty rest well and I love you. Love your niece Stacey Watson -Johnson 😥🌹🙏
I will miss you grandmommy I will always remember the time me and you spent together and how I used to spend the day at your house when I was a kid. Justin Rickenbacker
Mrs. Rickenbacker I am going to miss you during our holidays gathering . You will be deeply missed in our family and being the best mother n law I could ask for. ❤️
Ruby, was kind,friendly, and had a beautiful smile. My Deepest Sympathy to the Rickenbacker family. I will truly miss her. Mary Johnson n family
You will always be missed by many and loved ❤️ by everyone you were there for me many times thank you you love you were like my 2nd mom,RIP Johnnie b Eason 💖 ❤️
There's no love like a mother's, Her heart is filled with care. With Christ as her example, Her Savior's love she'll share. A mother's love is endless, Not changing for all time. When needed by her children, A mother's love will shine. God has blessed these special mothers, God bless them everyone. For all their tears and heartaches, And special work they've done. When their days on earth are over, A mother's love will continue to live on, Through many generations, God's blessings on each one. I am thankful for my mother, Who loved with higher love, From power God has given, And strength from up above. You will be missed- Terence Rickenbacker
Aunt Ruby, you were truly a gift to our family. Your love, laughter, and caring spirit made such a difference in our lives. I will forever treasure the moments we shared and the love you gave so generously. You will always be remembered with love. Lisa L. Danclar
Rest in peace Ruby. We love you.
Lenny Rickenbacker
Ruby this is soo hard for me to sit here and write this. My heart is soo heavy Lord have Mercy lost of words. You were like a mother to me and my siblings you never felt like an Aunt. You been in our lives since me and my siblings came in this world. You know you're my favorite Aunt and im your favorite Niece always has. Im going to miss laughing and talking to you on the phone. Ruby what am im going to do now. I don't have you to vent out to. You always listen to me and you always stood up for me. You was an Aunt that see know wrong in me. I can write a book about you, but it would take many years for me to finish it. I thank God for allowing me to spend all my time with you. I love you Ruby. Your favorite Niece Cam
My sincere condolences are sent to the Rickenbacker family.May God cover you with spiritual love,peace and understanding. 🕊
Ruby you fought a good fight now you are in the arms of the all mighty Father! Stephanie and family you have my condolences and love. Prayers and blessings!!!
Thank you mom for being the best mother ever. I cant imagine life without you. Mom you are a prime example of a virtuous woman. Mom I admire your inner strength. The strength that God has given you.The strength that you inherited from your mother and father. Mom you pushed through it all you never once complained. Mom I tod you every chance that I got how much I loved you and appreciated all the things that you have done for me and our family. Mom you was the best grandmother and needless to say my shopping partner, best cook in the world. Mom I Miss You. Love : Stephanie Rickenbacker
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