It is with great sadness that the family of Ruby Mae Whittington, announces her passing from this life, to live eternally with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday October 2, 2019.
Ruby was born at home on Monday, February 2, 1931 to Walter R. and Sylvia R. (Raines) Flowers, in the same family home that she passed away in. She was a lifelong Charleston resident.
Ruby was preceded by her parents, as well as four brothers; Walter R. "Bob" Flowers, Jr., Albert "Penny" Flowers, William H. "Billy" Flowers, Delbert D. "D.D." Flowers, a sister, Ruth Pauley and beloved niece, Carolyn "Sue" Johnson-Taylor.
Ruby was a loving and devoted mother to; son, James F. Whittington, Sr., of Nitro; daughter; Linda S. Whittington of Charleston. Cherished and adored grandmother and "G.G." (Great Grandmother) to; grandsons, James F. Whittington (Tara) of Elkview, Matthew Hutchinson of Nitro, granddaughter; Tracey L. Whittington of Charleston, great-grandsons; Damien Jeffries, Carson Whittington, Evan Brown and great granddaughter, Carley Brown. As well as many nephews and nieces.
The family is deeply grateful for the out pouring of love, prayers and support in heartfelt forms from too many to name individually, but including Linda for the amazing patience love, an amazing care you bestowed upon your mother. Special Thanks to Hospice; Nikki, Cheryl and Josephine. We appreciate everything!
Services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, October 7, 2019 at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with Reverend Lawrence "Chip" Fowler officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Fix Charleston, 1246 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311, or your local animal shelter to celebrate Ruby's love of animals.