posted October 8, 2008
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She was born in Cleveland on April 23, 193l to John and Ethel Brown. Ruby attended Charleston School in Charleston, Tn. and earned her certification as a Nurses Aide from
Bradley Memorial Hospital.
She was retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital after more than 28 years of service on the OB floor. The mothers and babies born during those years were her passion and she brought her love for them to work each day. After retirement, her joy was her home and family. Walking in her neighborhood and spending time in her swing with her birds, flowers, and special companion “Scruffy” brought her peace and laughter. Her “girls” at Cooke’s Deli were special and she enjoyed the meals they prepared for her. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought a smile of love to her face. Having her son, Bill, with her during the last years to write songs for her, play his guitar and sing to her, travel to Dollywood, and care for her was a very special blessing. The constant, loving, and tender care given by baby daughter, Lisa, allowed her to be at home surrounded by family during her final days. Ruby loved to travel, beginning her many journeys as a teenager traveling across the country to San Francisco. She loved traveling with her family and spent many vacations at Florida,
Alabama, and North Carolina beaches. Special trips that brought her joy were Seattle, Las Vegas, Dallas, and returning to San Francisco and a nostalgic visit to Half Moon Bay.
Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, William (Buck) Green; parents, Ethel and John Brown; brother, John Franklin Brown; and special love, Roy C. “Bud” Henry.
Ruby is survived by her daughters, Becky and Steve Kennedy, Libbye and J.C. Eldridge, Lisa Patterson and Elizabeth Gregg; sons, William (Bill) Green and David and Debby Green; grandchildren, Scott Eldridge, Manda
Shaun Harvey, Kirtis Green, Laura Green, Catherine Mickens, Emily Green, David Green Jr., Sierra Patterson, and Steve Hassell; great-grandchildren Taylor Green, Kayla Green, Carter Green, Lola Mickens, and Liam Dougherty; sister, Frances Hicks; and her special canine companion “Scruffy”.
Visitation will be on Thursday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Grissom Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Friday at 11 a.m. with the procession leaving Grissom Funeral Home at 10:45 a.m. Jeff Rogers will be officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Kirtis Green, Eric Ferguson, Chris Coppinger, and
Steve Kennedy.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association.
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