Ruby Belle Brown
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Ruby Belle Brown

  • May 26, 1918 - November 30, 2011
  • Waco, Texas
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“I am so sorry for your loss. May you gain comfort from the Great comforter ( God ) to get you through this difficult time. ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Olevia - Dallas, TX

“I WILL MISS HER. IN HIGH SCHOOL, SHE KEPT DOTTIE AND ME ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW. LOVE YOU DOTTIE NOVA ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: NOVA BOWSER - PHOENIX, AZ

“Dorothy, Donna, Judy, Bobby and family--I am saddened by the loss of your beloved mother and nannie! You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Call me...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Debbie Oplie Bigham - Waco, TX

“Ruby was like a second mother to me for many years. We lost touch for a lot of years but she and Dorothy were in my thoughts and prayer. God bless. ...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Bettie Churchwell - Van Buren, AR

“Our heartfelt condolences to the family of such a wonderful and gracious lady. We truly enjoyed the friendship we shared with the Browns as their...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Liz & Jim Crump - Waco, TX

“To the family Ruby Brown, Nannie, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Donna and Clifford Swift - Waco, TX

“With our deepest sympathies Lynn & Mark Jones ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Lynn Jones - mesquite, TX


Ruby Brown May 26, 1918 - November 30, 2011 Ruby Belle Brown of Waco passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 2, at Waco Memorial Park with Chaplain Larry Holder officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Ruby was born May 26, 1918 in Deport, Texas, the 10th of 11 children to William and Novel (Eudy) Garner. She moved to Waco as a youngster and attended Waco Schools. She worked for Dr. Hanks and later worked 25 years for Dr. Neil Simpson as his lab nurse. She married Roy Lee Brown on August 8, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy, in 2002; son-in-law, Donald Chisholm in 2006; and a great granddaughter, Kerrie Chisholm; and ten siblings. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Dorothy Chisholm of Waco; five grandchildren, Jim Chisholm and wife, Terri; Robert Chisholm and partner, Maggie; Scott Smith and wife, Trish; Donna Unger and husband, Bobby; and Judy Rayvon; nine great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She loved her Lord and was a very devoted Christian and will be missed by all who knew her. Thanks to Scott and White Hospice at Hillcrest. Special thanks to her granddaughter, Judy, who was her hospice nurse, and to Debbie, Shirley, Martha and Mary Beth for their excellent care and companionship. In lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to Scott and White Hospice at Hillcrest, 3000 Herring Avenue, Waco, TX 76708 or your favorite charity. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey