Rubye Lee Davis Gatewood's Obituary
Rubye Lee Davis Gatewood, age 93 young, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022 at her residence in Covington, LA. She was born in Cochran, GA on May 3, 1929. Rubye is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dudley Gatewood; her parents, Joseph Felton “Catfish” Davis and Mary Magdalena Kitchens Davis; stepson, Dudley Gatewood III; brother, Bob Davis; sisters, Louise Kitchens and Rosanne Clements; stepdaughter, Beth Baker and stepson in law, Harry Baker. Ms Rubye leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son and daughter in law, Steve and Leslie Castleberry; granddaughters, Madison and Savannah Castleberry; stepdaughters and sons in law, Gay and Albert Richter and Jan and Dennis Whittle; daughter in law, Mamie Gatewood along with 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, numerous extended family and friends.
Ms Rubye’s family was truly blessed to have her as their matriarch. Her love for them was unconditional and unwavering. She learned how to fish from her father. And she loved to fish! She didn’t care what she was fishing for as long as they were biting. Ms Rubye could cook anything and make it delicious. She passed down her secret recipe for her brownies to her granddaughters that they will hold dear to them. While she was loving and kind, she had a stern way of letting you know exactly where you stood with her; right, wrong or indifferent, there was never a doubt what she thought. Ms Rubye was a God-fearing Christian that truly loved the Lord and her church family. Although, she wasn’t able to attend in her latter years, she made sure to continue to support her church. While Ms Rubye’s family mourns her passing, they take comfort in knowing that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Visitation at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington Louisiana on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Funeral Services and Interment will take place at a later date in Americus, GA.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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