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Ruby Mae Robertson Joyce

Birth	:	19 Sep 1914 Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	26 Apr 2005 Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Woodland Cemetery, Madison, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.3753014, -79.9456024
Description	:	MADISON - Mrs. Ruby Mae Robertson Joyce, 90, of 3200 N. Elm St., formerly of Madison, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Ruby was born Sept. 19, 1914, in Stokes County to Jesse Ben Robertson and Maude Brown Robertson. After a 10-year courtship that blossomed from a meeting on the school bus, she married Louis Hassell Joyce in 1938. She was a member of the first graduating class at Sandy Ridge High School and attended King's Business College in Winston-Salem. Ruby and Louis owned and operated Joyce Furniture Co. in Madison from 1952 to 1983. Ruby... Read More	MADISON - Mrs. Ruby Mae Robertson Joyce, 90, of 3200 N. Elm St., formerly of Madison, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Ruby was born Sept. 19, 1914, in Stokes County to Jesse Ben Robertson and Maude Brown Robertson. After a 10-year courtship that blossomed from a meeting on the school bus, she married Louis Hassell Joyce in 1938. She was a member of the first graduating class at Sandy Ridge High School and attended King's Business College in Winston-Salem. Ruby and Louis owned and operated Joyce Furniture Co. in Madison from 1952 to 1983. Ruby joined Mount Hermon United Methodist Church in 1947. There she served as church pianist for more than 50 years. She was a member and teacher of the Ladies' Bible Class, a lifetime member and former president of the United Methodist Women, and a member of the church's Administrative Board. Ruby could always be found sharing her two greatest passions in life - music and tending to her flowers - with family and friends. She also enjoyed collecting stamps, coins and dolls, and representing Rose Marie Cosmetics. Everyone who knew Ruby knew her lasting dedication to her family and church. Her generosity, kindness and compassion were an inspiration to everyone she met. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Dulcie Hundley Robertson; brothers, George Robertson and Curtis Robertson; half brother, Douglas Robertson; and her son, Barry Joyce. In addition to her loving husband, Louis, Ruby is survived by her sister, Wilmoth Ferguson; half sister, Marquita Duncan (Arnold); stepbrother, Sanford Hundley; daughters, Kaye Cook (Wayne) and Donna Somers; daughter-in-law, Diane Joyce; grandchildren Tonya Hudy (Ricky), Brian Joyce (Irene) and Jennifer Joyce; great-grandson, Marc Hudy (Brandi); and great-great-granddaughter, Lexi. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Mount Hermon United Methodist Church, 8011 NC Hwy. 704, Madison. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Madison. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, April 27, at Colonial Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Kaye and Wayne Cook at 264 Ledbetter Road, Mayodan. Ruby's family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Morningview Assisted Living and to her caregivers for their kindness and thoughtfulness during her recent illness. Memorials may be made to Mount Hermon United Methodist Church, or to The Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund, 141 St. Andrews Drive, Stoneville, NC 27048. Colonial Funeral Home of Madison is serving the family.

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Ruby Mae Robertson Joyce's memorial is located at: Woodland Cemetery, Madison, Rockingham County, USA.
When did Ruby Mae Robertson Joyce death?
Ruby Mae Robertson Joyce death on 26 Apr 2005 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 36.3753014
Longitude: -79.9456024

Family Members:

Parent

Maude Brown Robertson

(1896 - 1917)

Spouse

Louis Hassell Joyce

(1912 - 2008)

Siblings

Children

Barry Louis Joyce

(1946 - 2001)

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