HOMEGOING SERVICES
for
Mrs. Ruby Tolbert Wilson
Friday, January 15, 1993 - 11:00 A.M. PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL
Augusta, Georgia
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Rev. Adolph Hollins, Officiating

Obituary
"God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were harder to climb"
So on the morning ofJanuary 9,1993, the angel of death gently closed her eyes and whispered, "Ruby, peace be thine."
Ruby Tolbert Wilson, the youngest daughter of the late Elridge and Selena Maxwell Tolbert, was born on August 13, 1924 in Augusta, Georgia.
At an early age, she was converted, baptized and fellowshipped at Thankful Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Rev. M. J. Sherrod, Sr. She was an active member of the Junior Church during her youth and a member of the Senior Choir as an adult. She was faithful to the choir until her health began to fail.
She attended the public schools of Richmond County.
On July 27, 1942, she was married to the late Willie Wilson. This union was blessed with two daughters. One daughter preceded her in death.
She was a loyal employee, good neighbor, and devoted mother. She will be missed by her family, those whom she loved, and by those who loved her.
Survivors are: two daughters, Mrs. Betty W. Green, Augusta, Ga. and Mrs. Fannie M. Keeton, New Haven, Conn.; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Ferguson, New York City; two sons-in-law, Mr. Eugene (Bobby) Green, Charlotte, N.C. and Mr. Johnny Roundtree, Augusta, Ga.; two granddaughters, Miss Kimberly Green, Augusta, Ga. and Miss Stephanie Dicks, New Haven, Conn.; nine grandsons, Mr. Lorenzo (Butchie) Wilson, Mr. Terry Geiger, Mr. Anthony (Tony) Geiger, Mr. Jonathan Span, Mr. Ronald Roundtree and Mr. Ashely Roundtree all of Augusta, Ga., Mr. Micheal Dicks, Mr. Steven Dicks and Mr. Jermine Dicks all of New Haven, Conn.; two granddaughters-in-law, Mrs. Carrie M. Geiger and Ms. Georgia Lamb both of Augusta, Ga.; a devoted nephew, Mr. Fred Grant, Maryland; two godsons, Mr. James Brannon and Mr. William Stallings both of Augusta, Ga.; devoted friends, Mrs. Marguerite Brannon, Mrs. Eloise Hayne and Mrs. Louise Lott, all of Augusta, Ga.; five great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Order Of Service
PROCESSIONAL HYMN SCRIPTURE PRAYER WORDS OF COMFORT .............. Rev. N. T. Young, Sr. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & OBITUARY ......................... Please Read Silently SOLO ................................ Ms. Doretha Hollins EULOGY ............................. Rev. Adolph Hollins RECESSIONAL INTERMENT ....................... Cedar Grove Cemetery
From this world of grief and sorrow To a land of peace and rest,
God has taken you, our dear one Where there is everlasting rest

** PALLBEARERS **
Friends of the Family Deacons of Thankful Baptist Church
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FLOWER BEARERS
Friends of the Family Ushers of Thankful Baptist Church and other Churches
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Loving memories will never die, As days will roll on, And years will roll by.
Deep in our hearts a memory will be kept Of the one we loved And will never forget. The joy you brought
Will be engraved in our hearts And minds forever.
Good night, Mother We will always love and remember you.
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** OUR THANKS **
We wish to express our sincerest appreciation to the many friends for all kindnesses shown during the illness and passing ofour loved one. The prayers, visits, and concern evidenced in actions and deeds at this time will always be remembered with deepest gratitude. May God richly bless each and every one of you in a very special way, is our prayer.
The Family
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Services Entrusted To PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME 723 Walton Way - Augusta, Georgia
(706) 724-1885