Ruby Clay Crews

Gretna......Ruby Clay Crews, age 87 of Altavista formerly of Gretna went to be with the Lord Friday, November 12, 2010 in Autumn Care of Altavista. She was the wife of the late J.B. Crews, Jr. Born November 11, 1923 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Monroe Clay and Laura Kelly Clay. In addition to her husband she is predeceased by three brothers, Cabel Clay, Stover Clay, and Grover Clay; thee sisters, Lucille Shively, Dolly Crews, and Mildred Hailey; two half sisters, Gladys Pouchbay, and Betty Short; and a half brother, Gilmore Reynolds. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and a retired beautician.
She is survived by two daughters, Jean Ridgeway and husband, Jim of Richmond and Patsy Nuckols and husband, Andy of Hurt; one brother, Russell Clay, Sr. and his wife Clara of Hurt; two grandchildren, Jamey Ridgeway and wife Lea of Falls Church, and Chuck Nuckols and wife, Kelly of Cary, NC; and two great-grandchildren, Abby Nuckols and Allison Nuckols.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Piney Grove Baptist Church by Pastor Matthew Speck and Rev. Brady Willis. Burial will follow in the Straightstone Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 P.M. Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Andy Nuckols, 304 Grove Street, Hurt.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to Piney Grove Baptist Church in memory of Ruby Clay Crews, 2261 Piney Grove Road, Gretna, VA 24557.
The family would also like to express their appreciation to the entire staff at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Altavista for their loving care shown to our loved one.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, VA is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.