Ruby Antonia Johnson Prewitt, 86, of Hickory, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Trinity Village in Hickory. Born August 31, 1932 in Clinton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Perry Johnson and Hillie Tyndall Johnson. She was a faithful member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church and retired as the owner of a retail dress shop. Ruby enjoyed gardening and sewing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fenton Claude Prewitt; daughter, Robin Angel Ferguson; and sister, Shirley Johnson.
Ruby is survived by sons, Ray Prewitt and wife Beth of Bethlehem, and Glenn Barrett and wife Peggy of Louisville, KY; brother, Jeff Johnson of Sanford, NC; sister, Carolyn Harris of Hickory; and grandchildren, Anna Rae Prewitt, Sara Barrett, Cassandra Barrett and Michael Ferguson.
A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory with Pastor Bill Sturm officiating.
Following the burial, the family and friends will return to the Fellowship Hall of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church for a reception.
Condolences may be sent to the Prewitt family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
Drum Funeral Home & Cremations in Hickory is honored to be serving the Prewitt family.
