She was born to the late Harvey and Myrtle Graham on March 27, 1926 in Shelby County, Tennessee. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Felix (Lee) Pesce and her two brothers. Rubye was a warm and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She was a member of Bartlett Baptist Church. She enjoyed listening to gospel music and attending Sunday School. She liked to cook, and she enjoyed spending time at the beauty shop on Saturdays.
Rubye is survived by her children Debbie Albritton (Melvin), Jerry Pesce (Angie), Andy Pesce (Beth), Paul Pesce (Donna); 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and her sister, Patsy Gibson.
Memorials may be made to Bartlett Baptist Church or to the donor's choice.
A visitation for Rubye will be held Monday, January 29, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133. A funeral service will occur Monday, January 29, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133. A committal service will occur Monday, January 29, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Memphis Memory Gardens, 6444 Raleigh Lagrange Rd, Memphis, TN 38134.