Obituary for Ruby "Ruby Lee" Monroe (Maxwell)
The life and legacy of our beloved Ruby Louise Monroe began Tuesday, March 23, 1948, in Folkston, GA to the late Tommy and Louise Maxwell Sr. She was affectionately known as Ruby Lee by her family members.On August 13, 1965, she was baptized and served faithfully for Jehovah until her death on May 14, 2023. Ruby completed her education at Charlton County High School and received a certified nursing degree at Waycross Technical College. She worked for Stevenson Enterprise and Charlton County Board of Education.
Ruby was a beautiful and loving person. She loved her family and friends unconditionally and was always there to lend a helping hand. The simplest pleasures in life brought her joy. For example, planting flowers, watching singing shows, making crafts, or baking pies and cakes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Louise Maxwell Sr, two sisters, Gerlean (Ersell) Walker and Mary Alice Maxwell and one brother, Willie C. Maxwell.
She leaves remarkable memories and valuable life lessons to her sons, Jayvelle (Shondy) Monroe Sr. of Irmo, SC and David Monroe of Folkston, GA; along with grandchildren: Devontae Stafford of College Park, GA, Jayvelle Monroe Jr. of Alexandria, VA, Jayla Monroe of Irmo, SC and Taylor Monroe of Irmo, SC; as well as, she leaves to cherish her memories with her siblings, Tommy Lee Maxwell Jr., Jimmie Lee (Gwendolyn) Maxwell Sr., Barbara (Martin) Monroe, and James (Lizzy) Maxwell; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 @ 2:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Mt. Carmel Cemetery Rd., Folkston, Ga. 31537
For those who are unable to attend, services will be live streamed thru our website: royalfuneralhomeinc.com
Ruby was a beautiful and loving person. She loved her family and friends unconditionally and was always there to lend a helping hand. The simplest pleasures in life brought her joy. For example, planting flowers, watching singing shows, making crafts, or baking pies and cakes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Louise Maxwell Sr, two sisters, Gerlean (Ersell) Walker and Mary Alice Maxwell and one brother, Willie C. Maxwell.
She leaves remarkable memories and valuable life lessons to her sons, Jayvelle (Shondy) Monroe Sr. of Irmo, SC and David Monroe of Folkston, GA; along with grandchildren: Devontae Stafford of College Park, GA, Jayvelle Monroe Jr. of Alexandria, VA, Jayla Monroe of Irmo, SC and Taylor Monroe of Irmo, SC; as well as, she leaves to cherish her memories with her siblings, Tommy Lee Maxwell Jr., Jimmie Lee (Gwendolyn) Maxwell Sr., Barbara (Martin) Monroe, and James (Lizzy) Maxwell; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 @ 2:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Mt. Carmel Cemetery Rd., Folkston, Ga. 31537
For those who are unable to attend, services will be live streamed thru our website: royalfuneralhomeinc.com