Ruby Ann LaRue (born Ruby Ann Coberly), spent her life dedicated to her best friend and loving husband of 41 years, Richard, while raising and homeschooling her their two children Stephanie and Rich, serving the Lord, serving the community with her Poston Baptist Church family, and helping anyone in need.  She was truly "an instrument of God's love on this earth."

In recent years, she enjoyed spending time with her beloved grandchildren and working on her farm with all her many animals. Ruby loved to share her farm and animals with everyone and truly enjoyed spreading joy through her animals. She had a passion for creating and could often be found in her workshop building or painting one of her many projects.  Ruby loved her friends as family.  She was always there to support them and always enjoyed spending time with them, even if it was just a ride to McDonalds for a Diet Coke or to have lunch at Pizza Corner/Mik's.  She was loved by many and made a significant impacted in the lives of many. Ruby will be greatly missed by her cherished family and friends.

Ruby gained her wings on Saturday, July 6, 2024 after battling cancer for almost 2 years at the age of 60.She is survived by her beloved husband Richard LaRue, her daughter Stephanie Rodgers and husband Jeremi and their children Alaina, Miah, and Veronica; her son, Richard LaRue II and wife Kelly and their son Wyatt and numerous extended family and friends that loved her dearly.

Ruby is preceded in death by her sisters Rodneyann Peyatt, Barbara Peddycord, Rodna Coberly, and her parents Rodney and Joan Coberly.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to one of Ruby's favored charity/organizations in her honor, such as The Baptist Children's Home, PO Box 338, Thomasville , NC  27361 or

St. Jude's Cancer Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Pastor Chris Jarman officiating.

The family will received friends immediately following the service on Monday at the funeral home.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Wallace, NC.