Gretna……….Ruby Parrish Thompson, age 90 of Gretna died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born September 24, 1927 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Smith Parrish and Algie Wells Parrish.  She was also predeceased by her husband, James Andrew Thompson, Jr.; one son, James (Jimmy) Thompson III; one brother, William Kermit Parrish; and one sister, Janice Parrish. Mrs. Thompson was an active member of Riceville Baptist Church where she served in many capacities, including as a Sunday School Teacher and a member of WMU.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening, flowers, sewing, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by one son, Bill Thompson and wife, Debbie of Gretna; one daughter, Kathy Puckett and husband, Don Haas of Houston, TX; one sister, Betty Stump and husband, David of Ringgold; one sister-in-law, Ann Parrish of Danville; a daughter-in-law, Linda Thompson of Gretna; seven grandchildren, Amanda Thompson Hines, James (Andy) Thompson IV, Jason Puckett, Jessica Puckett Anderson, William Lee Thompson, Jr., Adam Thompson and Wade Quarles; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden by Rev. Shelton Miles.

The family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .