Ruby Mae Sherlin

January 16, 1951 ~ April 22, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Ruby Mae Banks Sherlin, 54, of 54 Walnut Lane, Asheville, died Friday, April 22, 2005, at Madison Manor Nursing Home following a long illness.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of Laura Adele Cannon Banks of West Asheville and preceding her to Heaven, her father, Edward Leroy Banks. She worked for Turnamic’s.
In addition to her mother, survivors include a daughter, Melissa Lee Banks Grindstaff and husband Eric of Leicester; three sons, James Banks and wife Becky of Candler, William “Bill” Edward Banks of Asheville and David Eugene Sherlin of Candler; a sister, Clara Banks Grindstaff of West Asheville; two brothers, Edward LeRoy Banks, Jr. and wife Janette of Candler and William “Billy” Harvey Banks and wife Renee of Leicester and eight grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Monday at Redmond Family Cemetery with the Rev. Eugene Dodd officiating.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 pm Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
I know that there is nothing that I can say to help take away the pain.I know what you are going through. I know that looseing a mother is the hardest thing anyone can go through. You see mom’s are angles that God sent us, to help us through life,and to teach us well.. I filt pretty close to Mae, she was a speacial person to all who new her. she always had time for you no matter what. she will be greatly missed. But there is one thing we know that there is a angle always whatching over us. Mae we all loved you so much. our lives will always be touched because you were part of it … Love Roy, Tracy, Jessica Jason & Jeffrey
To a great aunt she deserves all the good things in life and I know she will have them all now.
Dear Moma,
Of course you know that you will be missed by all who knew you.
I love you so much and want everyone to know that God gave me the most precious, caring and understanding mother in the world.
And as we cry these tears in for you, I know you are looking down on us just wishing you were here to comfort us as you always did.
We are very sad to have lost you, but at the same time, happy for you, your journey is over.
The Lord was ready for you to come home, although I feel I still need you, You’ll be in my heart forever!
And I will someday meet you by the river, where you told me you’d be waiting. Yes, I remember our long tearful talks.
Thank you for teaching me to have faith and believe.
You are a very strong and special lady in my life and I know that you always loved us with endless, unconditional love.
No matter what we did, you still were there for us in any way you could be.
I looked up to you even when you weren’t standing so tall. I only hope that you know how much you are loved.
You are already missed by many, but everyone hasn’t heard the news yet.
You are missed more than I ever imagined.
Go, and rest now Moma, you are home at last.
Happy Mother’s Day, you are so beautiful!
Dear Lord, Thank you for my mother and thank you for the time you allowed me to have with her. It was one of the many blessings I am grateful for.
Please Lord, comfort and keep us until our journey ends.
Thanks to all that made my mother’s life enjoyable. I am sure she brightened your days and brought cheer to your heart and a smile to your face. She was good for that, wasn’t she?
I also give thanks to the staff at Madison Manor. To all that loved and cared for her. You are truely appreciated!
God Bless you
Mae you were my only sister & special in so many ways. But the most special was that you came to know The Lord & trustin his promise of eternal life. Now you are in the arms of God & resting. So you can now sit by the river and wait for your loved ones as we will be there by and by to join you in that glorious place,There we will rejoice together forever praising God and delight in his love .Mae I love you and miss you daily,til we meet by the river your #1 sister, Clara
Mammow,
You’ll never know how much I loved you. You always brought that special felling to my heart and I’ll never forget the things you thought me .I’ll miss you so muchbut I just keep reminding my sealf that your ok now and that i will see you againand that you will be looking down on me when I’ll need you the most espically on my wedding dayand when your greatgrandkids come in to this world.And I’ll never forget all those great memories we sheared together like when you made me a lil dough biscit.
Ilove you and I miss you!!!!!!!
love always,
candice
Your battle is now over Mae and we will see you again one day. I didn’t know you very well, but I have heard alot of nice things about you from my aunt Becky and uncle James. I know you will be missed by all of the family, but we all know you are in a way better place than this mean ole world and you are much happier now in paridise with Jesus.
Mae always had a way of making a person feel special. She centered her life around family and friends, As her house was always full. She would not turn away someone she could help. Along the things I will remember about Mae is the way she included my step-daughter in the family. She didnt want a kid to feel lonely and her actions showed every child her love. My family is blessed to have known her and to have had time with her. Thank you God for giving us time with your angel whom is now resting in your arms.
Mae, I didn’t know you very well, but I knew you enough to know you loved a good laugh. You loved my momma’s cooking, and you were good to my son,Andy, who thought alot of you. You will be missed by many. I pray the lord will help all your loved ones during this time. Rosemary Lequire Solis
It made me very sad to hear that Mae had passed. She was a very dear friend to me and I’ll never forget her. We worked together at Turnamics and I’ll always cherish the memories of her as a co-worker and beloved friend.To her family I’m sorry for your loss and I send my love to you all.
Sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mae was like a mother to me. I hate see her go but I’m glad she is in a better place. I love you Mae.
Mae will be greatly missed by me and every one that knew her. She always made everyone laugh and have a fun time around her.
Even though i am late singing this book, I want to let Aunt Mae know that I love her and will keep her in my prayers. I miss you.