Ruby was the daughter of the late James Henry Leggett and Mary Louise Wobbelton Leggett.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Willie Ivey and her son, James Willie Ivey, Jr. 

She was a long time member of Weldon Baptist Church and enjoyed being very active in the church choir.  

Ruby is survived by her daughters, Inez I. Futrell and her husband John of Woodland; Margo I. Smith and her husband Ashley of Roanoke Rapids; Angel I. Whitby and her husband Andy of Weldon; her sisters, Helen Bryant and Hazel Smith of Roanoke Rapids;  her daughter in law, Janet Ivey of Wendell; 6 grandchildren, Scott Davis, Darrin Davis, Lee Smith, Erin S. Earle, Kelly Ivey, and Leslie Ivey; 6 great grandchildren, Dayne Smith, Miranda Smith, Jonathan Earle, Conner Earle, Kayleigh Smith, and Merrigan Smith.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids and other times at 701 Henry Street, Roanoke Rapids.  

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Weldon Baptist Church with Reverend Billy Howell officiating.  Burial will follow in Crestview Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family expresses a special thanks for the concern and loving care provided by Roanoke Rapids Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Memorial donations may be made to Weldon Baptist Church, 609 Washington Avenue, Weldon, NC 27890.