Ruby Dickens Obituary in Fort Pierce at Stone Bros. Funeral Home and Chapel

Obituary For Ruby Dickens

Ruby Dickens Smith was born on January 28, 1956, to the late Harold Smith and Vera Lou Smith Gardenhigh. Ruby was educated in the public schools system of Brevard County, graduating from Cocoa High School, class of 1974.

In 1989, Ruby matriculated to Fort Pierce, Florida. Ruby was a strong woman whom had many jobs, in addition to being a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Ruby worked as a wiring and assembly technician for Chrysler Motors and McDonell Douglas Aerospace Technologies, until their closings. Ruby was most recently employed at Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, FL, for which she worked for over 22 years, until her health would no longer permit. She loved her co-workers and jobs very much. Ruby was a member of Miracle Prayer Temple under the leadership of Pastor Jody Brown, then later moved her membership to Eternal Life Deliverance Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Beverly Brown, where she remained until her passing.

Ruby was a devout wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, who lived to spend time with her family and friends. Especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruby could often be found cooking, fishing, or singing and listening to gospel music.

On November 28, 2019, Ruby went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Smith and Vera Lou Smith Gardenhigh.

Public visitation for Ruby Dickens will take place on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL. Funeral services will convene on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, FL beginning at 12:00pm.

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Too my dear sweet mother; oh my how do I miss you! I'm so grateful to call you mother! It will be so selfish of me to keep you here on this wicked earth to suffer; I saw the pain in your eyes and how you was deteriorating day by day.. My heart wasn't ready to let you go, but our Lord had better plans for you! This is so hard for me, but I know the LOVE you have for me will help me ONE DAY AT A TIME! I love & miss you so much Please give ALL my love ones a hug & a kiss for me.. until we meet again mother Your One & Only daughter: Tarshia Christian

Ruby, thank you for allowing God's love to be manifested through you showing us all how to love unconditionally. Ruby, even speaking the truth in and with love and firmness! Your Cousin Bonnie

Auntie you never changed. You were always Auntie Ruby, sweet love to cook and always told the truth no matter what. I will alway carry you in my heart. Until we meet again, tell my daddy, Gramps, Spade and auntie Retha I said hi and I love them and miss them dearly.

Ruby you was such a nice and caring person. A great coworker to be around. We sure are going to miss you at work. But god needed a angel and you suffered enough so he called you home. Fly high my friend. Rip Lisa and Michael Smith

Emma

Ruby,my sister,#1friend sis I'm going to miss you love you to the moon and back. You was a friend.But God was ready for you to come home you have suffered enough.You are in a better place now.Rest my sister.
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Ruby you was one of my best friend you and Billy bob you was always there for me we did a lots of things together doing work and after work I am so glad that God let you came into my life you will be miss and I will never forget you. RIP.EVEYN AND FAMILY

The Jones Family send our love and prayers to the family. Ruby you will be missed. We are so grateful for the time we spent with you and Billy. Love Pat, Keesha, and kids