She was born on May 14, 1927 to the late Mattie Stimson Lollar and David Lollar.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Omar Mathis; three brothers; and eight sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory is her son, Mark Mathis; daughter, Deborah Cook; granddaughters, Trisha Smith (spouse, Cynthia Smith), Lisa Setzer (husband, Chris Setzer), and Amanda Petty (husband, Wes Petty); Great grandchildren, Amber Owiesny (husband, Cory Owiesny), Abby Strickland, Jordan Strickland, Kaylee Setzer, Mackenzie Petty, Caleb Petty; three great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ruby Mathis was a caring and devoted woman who loved dancing, walking, and baking cakes for those she loved. She dedicated many years as a registered nurse before retiring from Broughton Hospital in Morganton and the emergency room at Valdese Hospital. Ruby will be remembered for her kind heart, compassionate spirit, and love for caring for others.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Kirksey Funeral Home in Morganton, NC. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
The family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Burke Hospice and/or North Morganton United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund c/o Ruth Duckworth at 990 Sanford Dr, Morganton NC.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kirkseyfh.com
Kirksey Funeral Home in Morganton, North Carolina is honored to serve the family.
