Ruby Kennedy Poole

Mrs. Ruby Poole passed away Thursday night at the age of eighty-five in Meridian, Mississippi. Services will be held Saturday, November 30 at 11 am at Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Meridian, Mississippi, and her burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Picayune, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 11 am at the church. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Poole was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-eight years, Dr. Hugh Poole, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Kennedy, two brothers, Larry Kennedy of Moss Point, E.W. (Dub) Kennedy of McNeil, two sisters, Ms. Mable Kennedy of Picayune and Jura Lee Stockstill of Picayune. She is survived by her two sons, Larry Hugh (June) Poole of Brandon, and Brad Poole of Columbus. She is also ‘survived by her five grandchildren, Bradley Clyde, Nina Rene, Polly Alice, and Betty Lee Poole of Columbus, and Bailey Poole of Brandon.

In Picayune during the war, Ruby and Hugh met while he was in the Coast Guard—it was love at first sight, and when the war was finally over, they decided to marry. Twelve years and two sons later, Hugh was called to the pastorate, and he and would spend the next forty-five years in the ministry. They were a great team, and always worked together. As Ruby said, “Hugh preached, and I provided the sense of humor.” She truly was an extraordinary lady, and will be missed dearly. She loved people, and she loved well. She met every situation with humor and grace, and made everyone around her feel like family.

Memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 4032 Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian, MS 39305.