Ruby Elizabeth Lamb Cox Terry was born in Jackson County KY on May 20,1934 and went to a permanent home in glory on 12/31/2022 at the age of 88 years, 7 months, 11 days.She was preceded in death by her son, David Terry and granddaughter, Angie Reece; her parents: Greely Hampton and Sarah Frances (Scenters) Lamb and all her siblings: James Everett Lamb, Edwin Lamb, Anna Norris, Flora Mae Cain and Tressie Rose. Ruby is survived by her daughters, Shirley Ann Cox Reece of Ida May KY and Alice Frances Cox Click (Jim) of Waco KY and her son Randy Dewayne Terry (Kelly) of Waco KY, as well as grandchildren: Timmy Reece, Kendra Robertson, Stephanie Combs, Ryan Terry, Kayne Terry, Jazmyn Mitchell. Great grandchildren are: Adam Reece, Grace Robertson, Micah Robertson, Alyssa Robertson and Hunter Robertson. Great-greatgrandchildren include Nathan and Owen Reece, Matthew and Colton Combs. Many, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends were greatly loved as well.
Ruby was a busy homemaker and mother of four. She worked from an early age in restaurants and factories, later making a career as a nurse aide in nursing homes and private home care. She was a mentor and teacher to those coworkers, with mutual admiration. Services officiated by Brother Garrett Thomas at Beattyville First Church of God (1063 Highway 11 S Beattyville KY – by the pond) on 01/02/2023 at 12 noon. Visitation will start at 11 am for family and friends. Burial will follow the service at Quillen’s Cemetery, Heidelberg, KY. Newnam Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church and Hospice Care Plus would be appreciated.