Ruby Cox Scott

Ruby Mae Harris Cox Scott, 86 of Ridgeway, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Eden.

A funeral service will be held at 3pm Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Wayside Baptist Church in Ridgeway. Burial will follow at Patrick Memorial Gardens in Stuart, VA. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Ruby was born September 8, 1938 in Rockingham County, NC, to the late Daisy Love Smith and Henry Harris. She worked at Roberts Frame Shop in frame assembly for many years. Ruby had been a member of Wayside Baptist Church for more than ten years. She was a member of the Quilting Club in Critz, VA.

Ruby is survived by her son, Donald W. Cox (Renee) of High Springs, FL; daughter, Patricia Cox Hicks (Craig) of Ridgeway, VA; four grandchildren, Laurin Dolbec (Richard, Jr.), Joshua Hicks (Michelle), Hannah Hicks Scotton (James), Jonathan Hicks; fourteen great-grandchildren, Isabella Scotton, Emerson Scotton, Eli Scotton, Elliott Scotton, Daniel Hicks, Cheyenne Hicks, Paisleigh Hicks, Ethan Dolbec, Audrey Dolbec, Landon Dolbec, Annabelle Dolbec, Isla Dolbec, Blake Capps, Jordan Capps; sisters, Diane Callicutt, Darlene Harris; brother, Thomas Harris; and special neighbor, Pat Stone.

In addition to her parents, Ruby is preceded in death by her first husband, Raleigh Clay Cox, Jr.; second husband, Richard Earl Scott; and brother, Bobby Harris.

Hospice of Rockingham County (Ancora Compassionate Care) took care of her over the last five months. They went above and beyond what they had to do. The family would like to thank Hospice, especially Caroline, and the staff and patient caregivers at Brookdale, especially Kathy Fulton, for their care and compassion during her time with them.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Ancora Compassionate Care, PO Box 281 Wentworth, NC 27375.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.