She was born on July 12, 1951, in Lynchburg, Virginia, daughter of the late Ray Henry Leebrick Sr., and Barbara “Leebrick” Gowen.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Candace Michelle Ballowe and her two fur babies, Kujo and Comfort.
She is survived by her husband, John “Woody” Woodson of Rustburg; two daughters, Shirley “Ballowe” Willis (Buddy) of Madison Heights, Barbara “Ballowe” Harris of Rustburg; six Grandchildren, Tiffany Jones (Tony), Charles "Terry" Ballowe, Mark Willis (Brittany), Sidney Woodward, Caitlyn Seay, Evan Willis (Amiyah); eleven great-grandchildren and her Fur baby, Dewey. In addition, she is survived by her four siblings, Fonda “Leebrick” Lara, Ray “R.H.” Leebrick (Barbara), Jennings “J.B.” Leebrick, Anne M. Leebrick and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
She was retired from Central Virginia Training Center (CVTC). She was a loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved animals, especially her fur babies. Anyone that knew Ruby, knows that she was a strong, independent woman with a huge giving heart.
A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Whitten Monelison Chapel officiated by Pastor Charles Edwards. Interment will immediately follow at Meade Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Whitten Monelison Chapel and other times at her residence.
The family would also like to extend their gratitude and appreciation for all the Doctors and staff at the Alan B. Pearson Cancer Center in Lynchburg and Centra Hospice.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions in her name are asked to consider a place very dear to her heart, Lynchburg Humane Society, 1211 Old Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg VA 24502.
