Ruby Lou Pittman Smith, 82, of Lula departed this earthly life the morning of December 1, 2009 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She was beloved wife of 67 years to Wiley Smith, loving mother to Garnett and Linda Smith and precious grandmother to Rodney and Andrea Smith, Gainesville and Rhonda and Eric Hansen, Columbus. The joys of her life were her three great-grandchildren (her babies), Zachary and Allie Hansen and Grayson Smith
Ruby was born October 22, 1927 in Lincolnton, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Toy and Cozetta Armour Pittman and three brothers, Robert, Marvin and Lonnie Pittman.
She is survived by sisters-in-law, Clara Pittman, Dahlonega, Edith and Robbie Pittman, Gainesville. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Christine Hulsey, Raedelle and Lucille Smith and brother-in-law, Merlin Thomas.
The Celebration of Life Service will be Friday, November 4 at 2:00 pm at the New Haven Congregational Church and burial in the Westview Cemetery in Lula, Ga. Officiating will be Rev. Wayne Hicks, Rev. Jessie Harkins and Rev. Drewery Loggins. Visit with Ruby's family and friends on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 pm and 6-9 pm.
Like a colorful mosaic, Ruby brought so much vibrancy and beauty to the world around her. She had an effortless love for life that made her such a fun person to be around. She poured herself into everything she did, yet she viewed loving her family as both her highest calling and her greatest reward. She was a woman of faith with a spirit of compassion who was always doing things both great or small to bring her faith to life in the lives of others. Ruby was blessed to share many years of her life with her one true love with whom she created a family that will be her lasting legacy.
No matter what she was doing, it was easy to see that Ruby had a heart that knew no bounds. She loved caring for her family, spending time with her grandchildren, or being the hands and feet of the Lord she served. Ruby knew what it was like to work hard, yet she also found time to enjoy the things in life whether in the grand and glorious moments or in the simplicity of things like a beautiful garden. Although her family and friends say goodbye for now, they look forward to one day being united while holding tightly to the moments they shared with such a remarkable woman.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.
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