Ruby Moats
March 20, 1923 ~ January 8, 2015
Lifelong resident, Ruby Pearl Annon Moats of the Tacy Community in Moatsville went to be with the Lord at age 91 on Thursday morning, January 8, 2015 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport with many friends and family by her side.
She was born March 20, 1923 in Barbour County, the daughter of the late Floyd and Bernice (Poling) Annon. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert E. Moats, brothers Murl and Burl Annon, two grandchildren Kimberly Waugh and Mark Brown and son-in-law Charlie Viars.
She is survived by her four daughters: Janet (Jack) Brown of Westerville, OH; Carolyn (Chris) Lowe of Waldorf, MD; Joy Viars of Fairfax, VA; Jane (Greg) Price of Moatsville. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Karen (Tye) Downard, Wes (Carrie) Stewart, Brian (Nicole) Stewart, Michele (Steven) Cave, Bradley Price, Brandon (Bethany) Price, Erin (Paul) Yocum, Joseph Price; thirteen great grandchildren; granddaughter-in-law Faith Brown; sister-in-law Loretha Annon and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was a devoted wife and homemaker and her door was always open to the community. She was an avid farmer and especially loved her horses and cattle. She was also a member of Dorcas Rebecca Lodge #275, Tacy CEOS, Tacy Seniors and the American Angus Association.
She who is loved will never be forgotten.
Friends will be received at Wrights Funeral Home, 220 N Walnut Street in Philippi on Thursday, January 15 from 1-8 pm as well as on Friday, January 16 from 10am-8pm with a Rebecca Lodge Service at 7 pm. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 17 at 1 pm in the Chapel with Reverend Kenny Kendall officiating and burial following at the Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to the Fairview Restoration Fund,
c/o Judy McDaniel at 389 Blazing Sky Lane, Moatsville, WV 26405 and/or the Fairview Cemetery Fund, c/o Raymond Moats, 41 Silver Fox Lane, Philippi, WV 26416.
Saturday January 17, 2015, 1 pm at Wright Funeral Home
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Thoughts and prayers are with the Price family…… Keeping you in my prayers at this difficult time….Erin, Jane and family thinking of you—-Tia
May fond memories of Ruby comfort her love ones now and always.
Dearest Cousins, I am thinking of you all. I will always hold my memories of your mom close in my heart!
Our hearts go out to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ruby was a special lady and will always live on in your hearts.
Our sympathy and prayers.
Dear Jane and Family, So sorry for the loss of your beloved Mother. I know she is in a far better place and what joy we will all have when we one day meet again. May God surround you with his grace and keep you all in the palm of his hand.
To all our family and friends: My heart is heavy with the loss of Aunt Ruby. Reunions won't be the same without her. I know she loved us as much as we love her. God's blessings.
Jane and Family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in all of your wonderful memories.
Love and Prayers to the Moats family. Was so sorry to hear of the family loss of Ruby Moats. She was dear to all of us. My fondest memories are of her at the Moats reunion and conversations with her. Our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Again, love to all, Tracy Olds & family (cousin – Bly Moats granddaughter)
Ruby was a wonderful lady who graciously welcomed us into her home with open arms. She was a true pleasure to sit down with and have a long conversation, and will be greatly missed.
Dear Family.
Please know that we loved Ruby very much and she was very special. Henrietta and I were blessed to visit with her in the hospital and we shared wonderful memories and laughs.
To Jane Moats Price (and all the family): I am sorry to hear of Ruby's passing. She is a lovely person and I know she will be greatly missed. My condolences to you and your family.