Ruby Marie Henderson Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruby Marie Henderson (Faber, Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 16, 2026 at the age of 87. Ruby touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruby Marie Henderson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sadie Hartgrove Johnson and Samuel Berkley; her former husband James Smith; her siblings, Naomi Flossie Saunders, Mary Sue Wells, Cleveland Johnson, John Johnson, Willie Johnson, Joe Johnson and James Johnson; her grandchildren, Laura, Collete, Lamont and LeBron; and her siblings-in-law, Anne Hawkins (Hawk), Margaret Scales (Omar), Brenda Moore Gail Pierce (Joseph), Edward Carter, Peyton Smith, Clarence Smith, Earl Smith, Edward Smith, James Henderson (Bear), Eddie Henderson, Gregory Henderson, Russell Smith, Gene Burton and Joe Monroe.
She is survived by: her children, James Jr. (Janie), Joseph (Diane), Sadie (Raymond), Leon (Leanna) and Jacqueline Tyree (Kent); her grandchildren, Erica, Jerome, Brittney, Patrice, Quante, Damien, Antonio, Wanda, Latasha, Jermell, Nikuyah, Terrece, Makayla, Paris and Maurice; her nephew Gregory Dawson (Tia); her siblings-in-law, Ruth Henderson, Katherine Burton, DeDe Smith, Veronica Henderson, Phyllis Smith, James Smith and John Smith (Niecy); her husband Garland Henderson; and her cousin Edward Hartgrove. She is also survived by her children, a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
