Ruby Jean Boykins Ennis

Obituary For Ruby Jean Boykins Ennis

Ruby Jean Boykins Ennis was born on April 16, 1935, in Clio, Alabama to Robert and Bessie Boykins.

Ruby's parents wanted their children to obtain an education, so they moved to Dothan, Alabama, where Ruby and her siblings attended school. Ruby was a graduate of Carver High School in Dothan, Alabama. Ruby later moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, where she resided until moving to Largo, Florida.

She was employed with the Pinellas County School System at Ridgecrest Elementary and later with the Pinellas County Health Department, retiring after 35 years of service. She was a longtime member of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church where she served with the Choir, #2 Usher Board and Hospitality Ministry.

Ruby had a love for baking cakes, working in her flower beds and spoiling her grandchildren.

Ruby Jean Boykins Ennis transitioned from this earthly life to her eternal home on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Clearwater, Florida.

She is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Bessie Boykins; son, Ricky Ennis, daughter, Janet “DeeDee” Ennis Robinson; and siblings, R.C. Boykins, Lois Pride, Andrew Boykins, Johnie Boykins, Sarah Lee, Willie Mae Owens, Benjamin Boykins, Jaime Boykins and Beatrice Boykins.

Precious memories will be treasured by…

Daughter: Janell Ennis (Duane)

Sons: John Ennis, Jr. (Evelyn), Thomas Ennis, Ronnie Ennis (Mattie) and Kenneth Ennis

Grandchildren: Ericka Hayes (Curtis), Carlos Ennis, Kimberly Ennis, Kameisha Ennis Walters (Rizzo), Antwan Beal (Ericka), Arsenio Scott, Sonya Ennis, Tonya Ennis, Shayna Jackson and Lauren Ennis

13 Great grandchildren

5 great-great grandchildren

1 great-great-great grandchild

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many loving friends.

Public Viewing: Thursday, July 17, 2025, 5:00 -7:00 p.m. – Smith Young Funeral Home, 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756

Celebration of Life Service: Friday, July 18, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 2104 12th Street SW (Railroad Avenue), Largo, Florida 33778

Services Entrusted To – Smith Young Funeral Home – 727-442-2388