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Obituary For Ruby Dean Williams
Mrs. Ruby Dean Williams, 81, of Lanett, Alabama gained her wings into eternal rest on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at her residence.
Public viewing will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 2:00–6:00 P.M. at M.W. Lee Mortuary, 1304 East 10th Street, West Point, Georgia 31833.
A celebration of life service will be held Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. EST at Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church, 4829 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lanett, Alabama 36863, with Rev. Michael T. Winston, Pastor, Eulogist.
Interment will follow at Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 4829 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lanett, Alabama 36863.
Professional services entrusted to M.W. Lee Mortuary, 1304 East 10th Street, West Point, Georgia 31833. “Where Service Becomes an Everlasting Memory”. (706) 643-3222.
Mrs. Ruby Dean Marshall Williams was born September 23, 1944, in Chambers County, Alabama, to the late Elijah Marshall, Sr., and Catherine Rudd Woody.
Ruby was educated in the Fairfax area public school system. She continued her education and received several early childhood education certifications and an associates degree from Auburn University.
Ruby accepted Christ at an early age, where she joined the Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church. After marrying her husband, Eddie B., she moved her membership to Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church where she served as treasurer of the Nurses’ Guild, a deaconess, matron, choir member and worked with Foreign Mission of the Bowen East District. Her favorite song was “The Little Red Church.”
Affectionally known as, “Ms. Ruby,” she was admired for her good down home cooking, especially collards, cabbage, turnips and cornbread. And we can’t forget the sweet tea! She could cook it all and was the best at it because cooking was her expression of love!
Ms. Ruby was a dedicated employee of the Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa County HeadStart Program for over 40 years. She started as an assistant teacher and ended her career as center coordinator. Ms. Ruby was an early influence in childhood educational development and touched many young lives throughout the community and surrounding area. Her love for children was unmatched. After retiring, she continued working with Kiddie College Preschool Daycare, where she worked until she was 80 years old.
On April 16, 2026, she entered into her eternal resting place.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary J. Holloway and Lottie J. Woody; one brother, Billy Holloway; and one granddaughter, Shumbria P. Williams.
Ruby leaves cherished memories for her loving and devoted husband, Eddie B. Williams, Lanett, AL; two loving and devoted sons and daughters-in-love, Eddie R. (Demetra) Williams, Madison, AL, and Terrence L. (Necole) Williams, Valley, AL; three loving and devoted daughters, Tawanna Williams Major, Hoover, AL, Cheryl (Charles)Calloway, Valley, AL and Tomeika (Darius) McCulloh, Valley, AL; two brothers, Elijah (Gloria) Marshall, Jr., West Point, GA, Norell (Andree) Jackson, Valley, AL; four sisters Christine Jackson, Lanett, AL, Susie (Clifford) Avery, Valley, AL, Betty Stephens, Lanett, AL, and Maria Holloway, Opelika, AL; four sisters-in-law, Estella Perkins and Doris Norris, Dayton, OH, Ruby(Vernon) Holloway, Valley, AL, Alesa (Willie) Walker, Lansdowne, PA, and Emmie Williams, Lanett, AL; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
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Shelby Keith Mitchell sent Lily and Rose Tribute Spray for Ruby Dean Williams - April 20, 2026
Sending hugs and condolences to my family. We are celebrating the life of a a wonderful woman and family member for memories will live with us forever. Love you guys.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family 🙏🙏. Community Action Committee Inc of Chambers Tallapoosa Coosa Board of Directors & Staff
To this beautiful family, I am so sorry for your loss, I pray God's comfort and strength to you now and in the coming days. Mrs Ruby was an amazing lady, may family was neighbors to her mother. We became family and not just neighbors. Cherish the memories that Mrs Ruby made for each of you. ♥️♥️♥️
This hurts really deep because Ruby was more than just my cousin, she was truly a family friend. Her and my mom Patricia were the best of friends working for Headstart and outside of work as well. We would always remember each other birthday, even though she was always two weeks late sending me a birthday card lol. So, sending our thoughts, condolences and prayers as well as you all go through this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy and Glorious Blessings to ALLLL Family Members, Friends and Church Family. Praying God's Strength, Comfort and Peace Be Unto You ALLLL.
You all do have our deepest sympathy as you go through your time of grief. And as you go through, just remember that each of you have your very own personal Treasure Chest of Memories. Your Treasure Chest is located in your hearts and you're the only ones who has the keys. Because of where that Chest is located – nobody can ever take it away. You can open your Treasure Chest of Memories any time that you choose and relive the days of love, joy, fun and laughter. And remember, as long as you've got your memories, Ruby Dean, will forever live and never die. Blessings and Peace. ❤️🙏🏽
My deepest condolences
My deepest condolences
Sending our deepest condolences.
Our prayers are with the Williams family during this difficult time - sending love and prayers. Travics Family.
Sending Condolences and Prayers to the Family of such a Sweet Lady✝️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
My condolences to the family. May you look to hills from which cometh your help.
Sending prayers and condolences to the family during this time of sorrow.
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