Ruby Hyatt Spivey

Ruby Hyatt Spivey of Asheville, NC passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 after a long period of declining health.

Born November 22, 1926 in Concord, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Margaret Billings.

Later in life she worked in Balimore, MD, at the Glenn L. Martin Factory where she riveted windshields in airplanes during World War II. She and others like her became known as “Rosie the Riveter”.

Ruby was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and friend. She was a warm and giving person. Ruby was greatly loved and respected by all those who knew her.

Surviving is her sister, Linda Miller and her nephew Robin Miller of Asheville; daughters, Peggy House (Charlie) of Asheville and Penny Brissey (Tom) of Inman, SC; granddaughters, Kim Buckner (Dwayne) of Dillon, SC and Heather May (Pete) of Inman, SC; and great-grandchildren, Brandie Buckner of Charlotte, NC, Matthew Buckner of Pinehurst, NC, and Anika and Liam May of Inman, SC.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, with The Rev. Tom Pierce officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Masks will be required. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend their appreciation to all the healthcare providers that gave compassionate and comforting care to Ruby during her declining health.