Ruby Davis Weathers, 82, resident of Emerald Gardens, formerly of 598 Mill Road South, widow of James Hoyt "Pete" Weathers, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
Born in Abbeville, she was a daughter of the late Clinton Tompkins and Carrie Belle Scott Davis. She was retired from Abbeville County Hospital as the Dietary Manager and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, that she loved dearly. Gardening was one of Mrs. Ruby's passions, she could always grow a beautiful vegetable garden each year along with a yard full of flowers and trees. She enjoyed being outdoors everyday and often sat outside on nice evenings after dark. Mrs. Ruby loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them often.
Surviving are her children, James Dennis Weathers (Victoria) of Greenwood, Angela Weathers Brooks (Jay) of Ninety Six, and Linda Gail Meade of NC; sisters, Erma Fox of Ninety Six and Clara Riley (Tommy) of Saluda; brother, George Davis (Donna) of Greenwood; grandchildren, Ashley Boyter (Ryan), Elizabeth Bunn (Ryan), Walker Brooks, Brooke Weathers, Beau Weathers, Thalia Thomas, Michael Limery, Caroline Horton (Nate), and Jayde Brooks (Fletcher); great grandchildren, Kaden Boyter, Ava Boyter, Hadley Boyter, and Audrey Bunn; and her two faithful dogs, Taco and Daisy.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two children, Shelley Jean Weathers and infant baby girl Weathers; sister, Vera Turner and her husband, Buddy; brothers, Broadus Davis and his wife, Melba, and Leonard Davis; and brother-in-law, Gene Fox.
The family will receive friends before the service from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the church.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Beulah Baptist Church with the Rev. David Cobb and Rev. Craig Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
Following the burial, a meal will be served at Beulah Baptist Church for family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jay Brooks, Walker Brooks, Ryan Boyter, Ryan Bunn, Wayne Turner, Tim Riley,and Mike Riley.
The family would like to thank Hospice Care of South Carolina; Emerald Gardens staff, including Rebecca Herman, Carla Putman, Mamie Stevens, and Shannon Knab; and her Beulah Baptist Church family for the love and care they gave to Mrs. Ruby.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of South Carolina, 326 Montague Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29649.