Ruby Evelyn Shumate Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 24, 2023, at the age of 98, Ruby Evelyn Shumate of Meridian, Mississippi passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruby Evelyn Shumate to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Ether White and Ollie Reed White; her husband James Roland Shumate; and her sisters, Jean and Barbara.
She is survived by: her children, Carol Joye Shumate Fordham (Michael) of Evergreen, Dr. James LeVon Shumate (Winifred) of Meridian and Dr. Charles Rolane Shumate (Laretta) of Anderson; her sister Ruth Carroll of Jackson, Mississippi.; her grandchildren, Chausette Dawn Arenal, Chara Deanne Lavelle (Philip) of Anderson, Sean Julian Shumate of Meridian, Corey James Shumate (Hannah) of Hattiesburg and Clay Blake Shumate of Meridian; and her great grandchildren, Louis Charles Raymond Arenal, Chase Melina Arenal, Addison Charles Philip Lavelle, Arabella Kae Lavelle and Alleyne Ruby Lavelle.
In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage special gifts to NorthPark Church.
