Rubye Flowers Rogers, was a fireball. A redhead who lived life large. She was an amazing story teller, quite willing to embellish and make it a hero tale. Belonging was the most important thing for her. She loved community and caring for others. She was so proud of being from Donelson where she served as a Scout leader of her own troop early in her life and later attended and supported Girl Scout Troop 144 and Troop 40 BSA programs, camp-outs and trips with her children. She loved to watch and support local sports teams, and was blessed with 2 strong athletic sons whom she cheered on. It was best to guard your ribs if you sat next to her at a game as her elbows would be flying as she cheered local teams.
Rubye lived a full life in Donelson, Tn. Born to W. J. Flowers and Malinda Anderson Flowers. She was a lifelong member of Andrew Price United Methodist Church. Rubye studied a year and a half at George Peabody College then worked at Vultee aircraft during WWII. Then Rubye went to work at Donelson Drug Company until she earned enough money to study pharmacy at the University of Connecticut.
In September of 2020 Rubye celebrated 72 years of marriage to Thomas P. Rogers just a few weeks after her 96th birthday. She had met Tom while home between semesters at U. Conn.. She returned to Donelson in 1948 to marry him. A year later they bought a home and adjoining property on the Stones River. That property served as a base for raising three children and hosting all their children’s friends to sleep overs and play in the woods along the river. Rubye and Tom also gave themselves over fully to hosting Sunday school classes, Scouts, archery clubs, and office friends to BBQ chicken feasts in their shaded yard on the hill.
Rubye spent most of her career as a bookkeeper for various businesses in Nashville, from Kay’s Jewelry to Loventhal Realty.
Rubye always loved to travel. As a child she traveled with her mother and older sister, Margaret, to places where her Dad, W. J., worked until the economy stabilized after the depression, when they all moved permanently back to Donelson. Later there were frequent trips out west to visit family and beautiful landscapes. Their daughter, Missy had moved to New Mexico, then Colorado and son, Joel and wife, Kim moved to San Diego County, California. Rubye and Tom enjoyed Caribbean cruises that Tom was awarded at work.
Rubye continued to love a “field trip” from a drive in the country or a meal out made even better if it was in a spot with a view of water.
Rubye went peacefully and in her sleep and left a lot of wonderful stories and memories for those that loved and knew her.
Rubye is survived by her husband, Tom Rogers, Maristone at Providence, Mt. Juliet, Tn., their children, Emil Rogers of Murfreesboro, Tn., Malinda “Missy” Rogers (Rooster Barnhart) of Delta, Co. & Joel Rogers(Kim Caldwell) of Madison, Tn. Thanks to superb caregiver and family friend, Joyce Pernell.
Rubye is also survived by her nieces, Annette Goins, Roberta Green & beloved cousin, Reta (Larry) Hadlock, Various grand nephews, great grands nieces and nephews and cousins.
Donations can be made in Rubye Flowers Rogers honor through a Hospice of your choosing.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HibbettHaileyFH.com for the Rogers family.
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