Rubilene Smith
05/07/1932-10/03/2020
Rubilene Smith was born to Otis T. and Edna Murray in Cherry, TN. She grew up as the 4th of eight children and spent her formative years in North Mounds, IL. She was fond of travel and adventurous in her young adult years; travel which took her to California and Florida to take care of family members which was very important to her. In her later years she settled to the humble life of a wife and mother in Hodges Park. Canning peaches and green beans, which she often got complements for, was one of her favorite activities. And music of the blues held a special place in her heart, a Friday night of friends and family coming over for a game of pokeno and BB King, her favorite artist, on the record player heard through out the house and chanted gives insight into the fun and loving person she was.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Smith, sons Dewayne E and Kelly Gene Smith, siblings Clennon Murray, Eula Murray, Maioma Hawkins, Cora Roddy, Pauline Roddy and Flora Jean Murray. She is survived by her sister Vera Roberson of Louisville, KY and sister in-law Ann Murray of San Diego, CA, children Wanda Kay Smith of Cape Girardeau, MO and James Allan Davis of Miramar, FL, grand-children Dawan, Kasheena, and Keihanna Smith, Chris and Bianca Johnson, Simuel and Jade Smith, 1 great grand-daughter, 2 great grand-sons, and a host of many nieces, and nephews
Aunt Rubilene “Ruby” was always the most sweetest and loving spirit. Her smile would light up any room. She always made me feel special. She will never be forgotten.
???? My deepest sympathy to cousin Wanda Kay & James and all of the loving family members.
Celebrating the life of my mother. A spirit who loved to travel when she was young and as you can see a million dollar smile that could melt hearts .Did you know she had a gold tooth she really jazzy. Momma you were well loved you will be missed .Your wit hit us all .A true KINTA QUEEN. YOU ARE OUR 9th generation .granddaughter of the great one .That will be carried down our family tree .LOVE YOU MOMMA.
I’ll always remember the memories that I do have of you grandma . Love you so much
The many letters and greetings cards we mailed back and forth is why you moma will always be known as my 1st literature teacher. And the warmth of your smile I will always treasure.
May you dance with the angels my dear auntie. Celebrate now in heaven with Uncle Clennon, my mother Eula, aunt Cora, aunt Mae, aunt Pauline and aunt Flora. May joy enhance your spirit in the presence of our Lord.
Your Niece
Cheryl
May you rest in peace. I can see that you were a beautiful person, mother and auntie. I look forward to hearing more of the family stories about you. I was told that you flew to California to help my mother with my oldest brother when he was born. God Bless you Auntie. Sending my prayers to James.
Love
Renae Murray, the daughter of Clennon Murray
Rest with the angels my dear Aunt. You are now reunited in the loving presence of God, my mother Pauline, Uncle Clennon, Aunties: Eula, Cora, Flora & Mae, Grandma, Grandpa and old Kunta Kinte. A beautiful light has left the world a little dimmer.
Blessings, Lydia Carter
From The Murray California Family, Words can not express enough how much this loss means to me, but moreover, I feel I can safely speak for to my father, (Clennon; now deceased) Aunt Ruby’s only brother, and my mother (Ann; only Murray/Parker related sister-in-law) feels the same. I have known all my life how big of a heart she had. I have assessed that because of the love she had for her brother she sacrificed way back in 1952, and came all the way to California to help my mother with me while she was pregnant with my brother Thomas Otis (“Tommy”; named after Grandpa). My mom has always been very fond of Aunt Ruby for doing that for her. Recently she smiled while looking at the picture of Aunt Ruby holding me, and immediately recognized and acknowledged who she was. What a blessing to us all she has been. Aunt Ruby we love you, and we cherish and celebrate you for who you are and what you have always been to us all on your earthly visit with us. Now rest in peace in now your new heavenly home with your mother, father, brother, sisters and all other very close family and friends. Most Sincerely, Clennon “Wayne” Murray and The California Murray Descendants of Clennon Murray
Peace, Blessings, and Light to Aunt Ruby in her continuous spiritual unfoldment. Condolences to my cousins during this time of adjustment.
Aunt Ruby was such a special woman to me during my younger years. I could always count on a good conversation from her. She always made sure you felt loved. Love you dearly Aunt Ruby. You will forever be missed and in my heart…Rest in Heaven Angel????????????????
Mrs. Smith was a wonderful person and a free spirit woman. I will always remember Ruby’s smile as she would say hello to me. May you rest in peace as God watches over you.
I enjoyed visiting her I would visit almost twice a month for my little brother. She would curse me smooth out lmao. I loved seeing her even when I was a little girl. May she rest in peace