Ruby was born March 28, 1931 in Guilford, NC to the late Otto Wood and Celia (Byrd) Wood.
She was an avid walker and reader. Ruby enjoyed cooking and was known as a loving caregiver. She made sure that her family always came before any others.
Left to cherish her memories are her children, Terri Lynch and husband, J.R. of Monroe, NC, Lloyd Delwin “Del” Slifer II and wife, Margie of Stanley, NC, and Mark Ericson Slifer and wife, Rhonda of Gastonia, NC; two grandchildren, Cristy Auberry and husband, John and Zachery Slifer; and one great-grandson, Eli Auberry.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by her husband of sixty-six years, Lloyd Delwin Slifer, Sr; sisters, Pansy Teddy and Lucille Walters and twin brother, Reuben Otto Wood.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Carothers Funeral Home Stanley in Stanley, NC. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Gardens in Mount Holly, NC. Officiating will be Reverend Lanny Hasty.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or H.I.S. Frontline Ministry, P.O. Box 362, Bessemer City, NC 28016.
The family is profoundly grateful for the support and loving care from her in-home companions, Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation and Hospice of Cleveland County, these past few years. Specifically, Karen, Pam, Christina, Nikki, Kenyatia, Jo Jo, Gaye and most of all Sherri. Our family has expanded through the love of these women and many others. Our gratitude is beyond words for them and the compassion they showed our mother and family.
Fond memories and condolences may be shared at: www.carothersfuneralhomestanley.com.
Carothers Funeral Home Stanley is honored to serve the Slifer Family during this difficult time.
