Ruby died July 8, 2016 at her son’s residence in Selmer. She was born March 10, 1924 to the late Frank Holmes and Victoria Bass Holmes. She was was a former seamstress factory worker.
She is preceded in death by her husband Charles F. Byrd; her children Howard Evans, Frank Evans, Bennie Byrd, Ella “Sissy” Cobb, Charlene Wilson; parents; brothers Pete and boots Holmes; sisters Annie Hatten and Ozzy Mae Holmes.
She is survived by her children Eddie (Angie) Byrd, Joyce James, Charles Byrd, Shane Singleton, John (Cassie) McCann, Angel Chandler, Cindy (Steve Straight, Ellen Patterson, several grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren
Family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home
Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
