Ruby Mae Smith Greene

May 8, 1939 – July 24, 2020

On Friday, July 24,2020, Ruby Mae Smith Greene answered the call of our Lord and Savior surrounded by her grandchildren and was gracefully escorted to take her place in her heavenly home.  Ruby Mae was born in Darlington, South Carolina, May 8, 1939 to the late Ada Smith and William D. Young.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter Willette Scott and son Gregory Smith.

Ruby Mae matriculated in the Darlington County Schools.  Ruby Mae retired from Cintas Corporation in 2017 after 25 years of service.  She mostly recently worked for the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools in the cafeteria until her health started to decline.

Ruby Mae was a giver until the end.  Ruby Mae's infectious smile would light up the room.  She worked tirelessly in being the individual that you could count on to be there in any given situation.  She never grew tired and always was willing to do whatever to easy the burdens of others.  Ruby Mae was a loyal and dependable family member and friend to all that encountered her.

Ruby Mae was a member of New Jerusalem where she volunteered in many capacities in helping the elders until her health declined.

Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Jason Greene of the home; loving daughter, Ico (Kalvin Smith) Wright of W-S, NC; son, Norman Smith, of W-S, NC; step children, Patrina Kirby of W-S, NC and DeShana Smith of W-S, NC; nine grandchildren, Arthur (Shakerra Jones) Wright of W-S, NC, Kisha Kirkland of W-S, NC, Tia Kirkland of W-S, NC, Artesha Wright of W-S, NC, Avonte Evans of W-S, NC, Christopher Williamson of W-S, NC, Adrian McFadden Jr. of W-S, NC, Jaylah Smith-Williams of W-S, NC, and Zion Smith-Hunter; seven great grandchildren, Ebony Davis, of W-S, NC, Jabre Kirkland of Harribsurg, VA, T'Arthur Wright of Charlotte, NC, Ben-Arthur Wright, Taylor McMillian, Lovie Howard, and Adrian McFadden, III all of W-S, NC; sisters, Ollie Ruth (Mack) Childs and Betty Warren; brother-in-law, William H. Greene of Fort Washington, Maryland; sisters-in-law,  Margie King of Athens, GA, Sheryl Young and Carol Guthrie of Chicago, IL.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private services will be held at Thursday, July 30, 2020 with Pastor Alice Mitchell officiating.  Interment will be held in Salisbury National Cemetery.

The family wishes to express sincere appreciation and thanks for all acts of kindness during our bereavement.