Ruby Otis Wells

TRIBUTE TO RUBY WELLS

TRIBUTE TO RUBY WELLS July 3, 2024 There are just no words to express the gratitude that Randall and I, Danny and Nancy, Gary and our families have for the cards, the food, the prayers, and the love that has been shown to our dear mother by so many in this community for so many years. She was special to so many and there were so many that were special to her. We can’t thank enough the doctors, nurses, office staff, Quality Home Health caregivers, ambulance drivers, neighbors, church family, nieces, nephews, brothers that have been so dedicated to her throughout the years. People have done so much more than we could ever repay and much more than we ever knew about. When she could no longer get out of the house, you came to her or called her on the phone – OR she called you!! She never met a stranger, and if she did, they were not strangers for long. She knew who they were related to and where they were from. When I first married into the family, I thought that this was so aggravating, because we could not take her anywhere that she was not dragging Randall over to meet someone that he had no idea who they were. Being the shy one in the family, he was not amused. Then later when these so-called strangers started coming by the house fixing things and bringing food and calling her on the phone, we understood the value. I would go to the mailbox and there was always a stack of cards for her to read from well-wishers. When she was not able to attend church, she and Gary watched and attended church via the wonders of modern technology – YouTube. She loved being able to have “Alexa” sing “Happy Birthday Ruby” on each and every birthday for the past few years. My last thank you is to her beloved Boys. They were never men in her eyes – just her boys! They have shown the love and dedication to their mother that is not always common or not always understood. She is resting now and probably asking all the Angels “now who is your mother and father”? Love, your daughter-in-law, Darlene

Memories of a Real Family Friend...A Tribute by Tony Perry

If I've ever known a saint besides my mom and dad it would have to be Ruby Wells. Ruby is the mother of one of my school days pals Danny Wells. I spent many days at her house playing around with Danny and crystal radio sets. Later I spent many nights at Ruby's house because I had stayed too late and would pass out on her couch. She was so very giving, always fixin' some of the best meals her boys and I ever tasted. I loved to make Ruby laugh...and laugh she would at my antics and quips. Ruby treated me like one of her own boys and I will always treasure the time I spent at her house as a young man. Ruby was one of the most devout Christians in this town. She suffered the most tragic and life-changing events with the loss of her wonderful husband Moses Wells when they were only in their mid 40's. It took its roll on Ruby-she mourned the loss of Moses every day of her life. I really didn't think she would live much longer beyond his passing. But I was wrong. What I hadn't counted on was Ruby's trust and faith in her Creator and how only he could carry her on through life. I have no doubt Ruby's commitment to God was returned by God's commitment to her...to give her peace and strength to continue with life. Many would have given up or turned away - but Ruby kept her faith strong and alive for the next four and a half decades. Incredible. Her name fit perfectly-she was indeed a Ruby, one of the strongest precious stones known to man, and the Ruby is the birthstone for the month of July-the very same month Ruby took up residence in Paradise. I will never forget the love shown to me by Ruby Wells. She is now at peace-eternally.