Effie Ruth Irby Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Effie Ruth Irby (Elizabeth City, North Carolina), who passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Effie Ruth Irby to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Effie Ruth had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Effie Ruth may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eddie Lee Pettiet and Myrtie Mae Byrum Pettiet; her husband Ross Dean Irby; her son Larry; and her siblings, Charlsey and Jimmy.
She is survived by: her daughters, Peg of Elizabeth City, NC and Patty (Robert); her grandchildren, Logan, Heather, Lauren and Whitley; and her great grandchild Riley.
