Ruby Lee Gaddy

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January 8, 1932 ~ January 9, 2020

Born in: Haywood Co., NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Ruby Lee Gaddy, 88, of Asheville, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 9, 2020, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

A native of Haywood Co., Ruby was a daughter of the late William and Hazel Moore Hensley.

Mrs. Gaddy loved Jesus and had a passion for the word of God. She was a member of Biltmore Church of God. She had previously taught Sunday school and was a choir member at a former church.

Surviving are her husband of 70 years, Claude M. Gaddy; daughters, Joyce Gaddy, and Patti Rathbone (the late Scott Rathbone); sons, Ray Gaddy (Tina), Don Gaddy (Janice), and Phillip Gaddy (Teresa); 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Gaddy will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Whitson will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverview Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Services

Visitation: January 12, 2020 2:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Funeral Service: January 12, 2020 3:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Burial: January 12, 2020 4:00 pm

Riverview Cemetery
Riverview Church Road
Asheville, NC 28804

828-252-3535

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  1. Ray and Gaddy family, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person and I know she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.

  2. Gods speed Mrs Gaddy. You will be missed. My condolences to you sweet Christi and the rest of the Gaddy Family.

  3. I never had the privledge of meeting Mrs. Gaddy but I know her granddaughter Christi. The beautiful Reflection of Mrs Gaddy is seen in her granddaughter but more importantly the reflection of Christ who she served so many years. Truely her legacy lives on and on.

  4. So sorry to hear that she has passed away. A real prayer warrior and a wonderful example of how a Christian should live. Glad she shared her love and faith with her granddaughters, LaBreeska, Christi, Melissa and all the other grandchildren. She was very loved and admired. Prayers of strength for the whole family.

  5. Rest In Peace Grandma… we will miss but this is not goodbye just see you later… I love you beautiful angel ❤️

  6. Lloyd and myself just found out about your loss. We are so sorry to hear and were sending you love and prayers.

  7. I just now heard of Mrs Rubys passing. Sending love and prayers to all the family for the loss of you mom and dad! Wonderful neighbors and a great family.


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