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Ruby Watson McLamb

July 28, 1931 ~ September 3, 2018

ROCKY MOUNT - Ruby Watson McLamb, age 87, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, September 3, 2018. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on July 28, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Andrew Watson, Sr. and Ada Sykes Watson. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Stephen; sisters, Mortie Watson and Barbara Parker; brothers, Jessie Watson, Jr. and James McDonald. Ruby worked alongside her husband for many years as he made custom furniture. She ran his showroom as well as assisted clients with decorating. Her capacity to love deeply flowed over to her friends and family. She taught her daughters how to be a good mom by her life of sacrifice and commitment to them. She was always a prayer warrior. When she committed to pray for you, she did not stop until it was completed. She loved to cook and it was your job to eat a lot. Most of all she lived a life that reflected the love of Jesus to her world. She was a covenant member of Christ Covenant Church in Rocky Mount, which she dearly loved. She will always be treasured - she will always be a cause of great praise, and her family will always be thankful for the grace of Christ that carried her through life and death. Ruby leaves a legacy of love for her husband of 65 years, Willis Jennings "Bud" McLamb; her daughters, Susan Felton and husband, Gerry, with children, Gerry, Matthew, Andrew, and Timothy; Scottie Powell and husband, Larry, with children, Christopher, Brittanie, Shepherd and Laramie; and Stephanie Pantoja and husband, Billy, with children, Caleb, Lilly Grace, Molly Kate, Olivia, and Ty. She is also survived by 24 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Christ Covenant Church, 3124 Belmont Lake Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Matthew Felton and Rev. Jeff Hedgepeth officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Christ Covenant Church 3124 Belmont Lake Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 9/7, 10:00 am - 10:45 am A Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service at Christ Covenant Church. Service Christ Covenant Church 3124 Belmont Lake Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 9/7, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Christ Covenant Church, 3124 Belmont Lake Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Matthew Felton and Jeff Hedgepeth officiating. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 9/7, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

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  1. God bless our entire family on the passing of one the loveliest women I have ever known. Aunt Ruby was a Christian and loved the Lord all of her life. She is now in the presence of God and her precious son, along with the rest of the family she loved with all her heart. She will always be in our hearts. I love all of you very much, Dee

  2. We are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful woman. She was loved by many and will be missed by many. May your precious memories bring a smile to your face. Prayers for each of you as you honor such a great lady.

  3. Bud, Susan, Stephanie, and Scotty, There are not words to express my true heart feelings. I do believe you all know just how much each of you are loved and how much I always admired Ruby and her loving-Christian faith. I knew without a doubt; if I needed prayers, she had a direct line to our Lord and Savior. Ruby was a true discipline and loved the opportunity to share God’s word and his amazing blessings. Without a doubt heaven has gained a TRUE ANGEL. Ruby will be deeply missed, but her smile and love will live in my heart forever.

  4. Dear Susan and family, We praying for each of you! She was a very special sweet person who loved the Lord and her family very much. I know your faith will give you comfort during this time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs,

  5. Dear Susan and entire family, So very sad to hear of your moms passing. I know you are all comforted by her love for you and her love for the Lord whom she now worships in complete perfection. Love, Amy and Fielding Daniel

  6. To Ruby’s Family, I am so sorry. She was a sweet lady. I met her face to face only once and that was after sharing many phone calls. A friend of mine had a post office meeting in Rocky Mount. I caught a ride with her. I knocked on the door and Ruby came to answer while putting lotion on her face. She was surprised. We had a good visit. She was a special friend. I will miss knowing she is taking care of Mr. Bud, her family, and her church family.


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