Ruby Marie Watson Mclamb

Ruby Watson McLamb, age 87, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, September 3, 2018. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on July 28, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Andrew Watson, Sr. and Ada Sykes Watson. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Stephen; sisters, Mortie Watson and Barbara Parker; brothers, Jessie Watson, Jr. and James McDonald.
Ruby worked alongside her husband for many years as he made custom furniture. She ran his showroom as well as assisted clients with decorating. Her capacity to love deeply flowed over to her friends and family. She taught her daughters how to be a good mom by her life of sacrifice and commitment to them. She was always a prayer warrior. When she committed to pray for you, she did not stop until it was completed. She loved to cook and it was your job to eat a lot. Most of all she lived a life that reflected the love of Jesus to her world. She was a covenant member of Christ Covenant Church in Rocky Mount, which she dearly loved. She will always be treasured – she will always be a cause of great praise, and her family will always be thankful for the grace of Christ that carried her through life and death.
Ruby leaves a legacy of love for her husband of 65 years, Willis Jennings “Bud” McLamb; her daughters, Susan Felton and husband, Gerry, with children, Gerry, Matthew, Andrew, and Timothy; Scottie Powell and husband, Larry, with children, Christopher, Brittanie, Shepherd and Laramie; and Stephanie Pantoja and husband, Billy, with children, Caleb, Lilly Grace, Molly Kate, Olivia, and Ty. She is also survived by 24 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Christ Covenant Church, 3124 Belmont Lake Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Matthew Felton and Rev. Jeff Hedgepeth officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.