Ms. Ruby Beatrice Brown

Our beloved mother, sister, aunt, advisor and friend, Ruby Beatrice Brown departed this life to continue eternity on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at James River Convalescent Center, Newport News, Virginia. Ruby was born to the late Viola and Junie Brown on Saturday, May 1, 1920 in Ivor, Virginia. Ruby was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Elizabeth, Lucy, and Thomas. She was predeceased also by a beloved niece, Linda Thomas Lassiter. Ruby and her family moved to Norfolk, Virginia in the 1930’s. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School with a diploma in nursing. After graduation, she was employed at the Naval Base. Ruby sojourned to the Peninsula and made her permanent residence in Newport News, Virginia. After retiring from Newport News General Hospital, Ruby continued to perform private duty nursing for several years. Ruby became a member of Antioch Baptist Church, where she participated in the church’s activities including Jubilee Gospel Choir, Nurses’ Unit, and the Angels of Mercy. She was also an advisor to the Junior Angels of Mercy. Ruby initiated the Tom Thumb Wedding Program for the Junior Angels of Mercy. When Ruby made her permanent residence in Newport News, Virginia, she became a member of First Baptist Church East End, under the pastorate of the late Reverend Woodrow Brown, Sr. where she implemented the Tom Thumb Wedding Program for the youth. Through the years, Ruby participated in activities including Vacation Bible School, Golden Key Club, League of Christian Women and Senior Usher Board. Ruby leaves to cherish her memory her beloved son, James W. Brown (Kyra) of Newport News, VA; two sisters, Doris B. Thomas of Norfolk, VA and Catherine Bonner of Richmond, VA, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family of the late Ruby B. Brown is grateful for the acts of kindness rendered during this difficult time. Through you, God has shown the family that He takes care of His own through the support of others. Special recognition is given to the members of First Baptist Church East End for the love and support that only a church family can give. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 20, 2009 at First Baptist Church East End, 3000 Jefferson Avenue, NN, VA. Viewing will be held from 12 noon until 7:00pm on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment will be held in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Ms. Ruby Beatrice Brown

May 1, 1920 - February 11, 2009