Ruby Wavra Horton

Ruby Wavra Horton, 97, of Terry, MS, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on August 28, 2025, with her two daughters by her side. She was born in New Ulm, TX, in 1928 to Johnie and Elizabeth Wavra.

While working for Gulf Oil in Houston, TX, she met and married T.M. Horton. They were transferred to Jackson in 1958, where their daughters were born and raised. The family was members of Leavell Woods United Methodist Church for many years until his death in 1975. Being a Texas girl at heart she moved back to the Dallas-Ft. Worth area to be near her much loved and only sister Marie and her family where she happily remained for 45 years. During that time she achieved the great accomplishment of graduating from the Ft. Worth Police Academy at age 51. At the age of 92, she moved back to the Jackson area near her daughter Carol who had the blessing of being able to help care for her in the last years.

She leaves behind her daughters Gail H. Thomas of Jackson, MS, and Carol (Robby) Spencer of Terry, MS; grandchildren, Claire Thomas of Denton, TX, and Tyler Holifield of Florence, MS; and great grandchildren Adrienne and Kayla. Throughout her life she loved spending time outdoors, gardening and animals.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to MARL or any animal shelter in her memory and will be greatly appreciated.

Per her wishes, the immediate family will hold a private graveside service at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS.