Ruby Nell Carroll

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Edgar, Thomas (Buddy), and Herman, her sisters Lucy, Mae, Leora (Pat), Dorothy, and Evelyn (Sis). Also husbands Captain Kenneth Rowe and Harley (Ray) Carroll as well as former husband Raymond Byford, the father of her daughters. Grandson Jay Wilson and granddaughter Stephanie Harrison, stepson Kenny Rowe, son-in-laws Richard Ploch, Jr., and John Hughes.

Ruby attended Robert E. Lee High School. During her life she worked various jobs, but her biggest job was raising four daughters. She is survived by Nelda Byford Fayle and Bobby, Ruth Byford Hughes, Kathy Harrison-Evans and Dennis and Cora (KoKo) Byford and Uwe. She is also survived by grandchildren Jodi Fayle Kindle and Chad, Tricia Fayle Strother and Chris, Heather Byford Moseman and Ken and Ray Byford and Bianca Cortez. Grandchildren Christy Collins, Matthew Evans, and Brittany. Great grandchildren are Chase Fayle and Katie, Payton Ploch, RaeLynn Ploch, Ian Fayle, Jaci Strother, Tristan Strother, Carter Moseman, Samuel Moseman, Stephen Byford, Serena Ortiz, Eliana Collins, Blake Evans, and John Ortiz. Great great grandchildren : Grace Fayle, Tyler Fayle and Austyn Ploch. Niece Patti Michalsky, Nephews Mike Smith, Charles Shaffer. Also survived by several cousins and other nieces and nephews.

Ruby loved working in her yard and growing plants and flowers. Other hobbies were reading, watching westerns, working crossword puzzles and drinking Dr. Pepper (2 pieces of ice). She participated in several activities during her daughters’ school events. She enjoyed family reunions and get togethers with friends. She was involved with fireman’s wives and retired firemans activities including fallen firefighters. She loved animals and had several long time dogs and cats. When she was able, she loved to dance, play cards and dominoes. She will be missed by those who loved her.

Visitation is Thursday, January 10 at 10 am -12pm. Food will be provided at Earthman Funeral Home with service immediately following at noon. 3919 Garth Road (281)422-8181 Graveside service will be held at Cedar Crest Cemetery 3010 Ferry Road, Baytown (281) 427-2123. Pastor Mark Moore will officiate service.

Pallbearers: Chase Fayle, Tristan Strother, Ken Moseman, Shane Sizemore, Mikey Barnett, and Larry Flowers, Bobby Fayle (honorary), Bobby Baggett (honorary), and Joshua Spencer (honorary).