Ruby was born in Davidson County, January 8, 1920, a daughter of the late Milton and Emma Beck Hughes. She retired from Kayby Mills after many years of service. Ruby was a supportive pastor’s wife who loved to sing and travel. Her husband, Rev. Oscar Edmond Lambeth, a daughter, Sara Cannon and seven siblings preceded her in death. Ruby was a faithful member of the Church of God.
Surviving are two daughters, Linda Swaney and husband Richard, and Nawassa Hyatt; two sons, Larry Lambeth and wife Peggy and Steve Lambeth and wife Margaret; seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Ruby’s life will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Thomasville Funeral Home Chapel by Pastors Darrell and Shirley Holt, Pastor Johnny Albertson, and Pastor Ronnie Boles. Burial will follow in House of Hope Worship Center Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until the service. Memorials may be directed to Mt. Vista Health Park or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made at thomasvillefh.com.