Ruby Marie Ash
September 14, 1924 - May 17, 2021
Ruby was born in Dyer County, Tennessee on September 14, 1924 to Robert and Nellie [nee Howard] Willard. She married Melvin Ash on April 20, 1967 in Las Vegas. She loved to go fishing, was a member of The Sanctuary United Pentecostal Church, but will be fondly remembered for her good cooking! She was the pillar and strength of our family. She will be remembered for her kindness and never-ending love for her large family. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Melvin; two children: Jesse [Sue] Pride and Donald Maynard; one step daughter: Judith [Dale] Woodard; one son-in-law: Alvin Freeman; one step daughter-in-law: Linda Ash; four grandchildren Jeff, Carmen, Tonja and Angie; six great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; and one sister-in-law: Freda Hite. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one daughter: Jeanie Freeman; three brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 20 from 11am -1pm at Valhalla Chapel of Memories; Funeral Ceremony will be at 1:00 pm, followed by interment in Valhalla Cemetery. Memorial contributions nay be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Ruby was born in Dyer County, Tennessee on September 14, 1924 to Robert and Nellie [nee Howard] Willard. She married Melvin Ash on April 20, 1967 in Las Vegas. She loved to go fishing, was a member of The Sanctuary... View Obituary & Service Information