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Mrs. Ruby Roseborough-Talbert was born on August 6, 1931, in Chester, South Carolina, to the late Mr. Roseborough and Mrs. Lillie Bell Roseborough. She grew up in a large, loving family with her siblings Sarah Smith, Mildred Porter, Pride Roseborough, and Luther Jones.
Ruby found love and married Mr. Allen Talbert Sr. in Chester, South Carolina. Together, they built a beautiful life and later relocated to Winston-Salem, NC, where they raised seven children.
A dedicated and hardworking woman, Ruby devoted twenty-five years of service at Baptist Hospital before retiring. Beyond her career, she had an unwavering passion for her faith. She was a faithful member of New Light Baptist Church for over fifty years, serving her community and strengthening her relationship with Christ.
Even after being diagnosed with dementia, Ruby remained determined in her faith and fought her illness with remarkable strength and resilience. She was a brave, iron-willed woman who continued to inspire those around her, even in her final months.
After a prolonged battle with her health, Ruby Roseborough-Talbert departed this life on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at The Oaks Nursing Home - 901 Bethesda Rd., Winston-Salem, NC, at the age of 93.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Allen Talbert Sr.; her son, Charles Talbert Sr.; and her daughters, Cynthia Talbert, Zelinda Talbert-Foster, and Zeppelins Barker.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Allen Talbert (Evon Talbert), Bernard Talbert (Adrian Talbert) and Larry Talbert; along with a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, who will forever hold her love and legacy in their hearts.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, February 6, 2025 at New Light Baptist Church, 1535 East Fifteenth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Thursday at the Church.
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