Ruby Jean Elliott

Ruby Jean Stephens Elliott was born on July 31, 1933 in Abilene, Texas. The youngest daughter of Emanuel and Bessie Stephens, Ruby was known for her sharp sense of humor and often had her family in stitches when she dressed up and impersonated her father and other family members. Ruby was married to her best friend, George Elliot, for 44 years and together they raised seven children. Known for having a green thumb, Ruby often spent time gardening and nurturing her plants and flowers in her yard and home. An exceptional cook, family often assembled during holidays and special occasions at Ruby and George’s home. Ruby also enjoyed canning and sewing and made several beautiful blankets and quilts throughout the years that she generously gave to family and friends.

Ruby would often jokingly say she used to be pretty, but her sisters often beat her up when she was young and stole her beauty from her. A favorite memory of her children was when they would sneak and listen to comedienne Moms Mabley records every Saturday. According to her daughter Denise, it was worth getting in trouble for!

Ruby was known for her deep love for her husband, children and family. She went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 1st at approximately 3:00pm. She was greeted at the gates of heaven by her husband George, her father and mother Bessie and Emanuel, her oldest sister Minnie, two brothers and her beloved daughter Deborah.

Ruby is survived by her children Ronald, Randy, Denise, Donna and Kerry, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sisters Thelma and Mary Lee, and several nieces and nephews.

A much loved warm hearted individual, Ruby will be sorely missed by her family and friends for many years to come.