Celebrating the life of
Ruby Garvin Reed
January 07, 1920 - November 01, 2012
Ruby Garvin Reed
Savannah- Ruby Garvin Reed passed away peacefully at her home Thursday afternoon, 1 November 2012.
Ruby was born 7 January 1920 near Grays, SC. Her family moved to Savannah when she was 10 years old. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1939 and married Marcus Fred Reed in 1940. During World War II, Ruby worked in the shipyard while Fred was overseas serving in the US Army. After World War II, Ruby returned to being a homemaker and had one child born in 1946. In the early 1960's she returned to work as a medical secretary to Dr. James Metts, Sr. Ruby worked for Dr. Metts, Sr. and later for Dr. James Metts, Jr. for 50 years. She was a member of Mt Carmel United Methodist Church near Grays, SC.
Ruby enjoyed being with friends and family and shopping. She was always looking for a bargain, particularly in thrift stores. She also enjoyed gardening and definitely had a green thumb. Give her a cutting of almost anything and she could probably root it.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Edith Delilah Thomas Garvin; father, Paul Dexter Garvin; husband, Marcus Fred Reed; brother, James Thomas Garvin, and sister, Alma Garvin Woo.
Surviving is her son, Don Reed, her best friend for over 70 years, Geneva Hodges Breland, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
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HODGSON CHAPEL
We are always sadden when one of our own passes away. Hold dear her rich history! The Lady Cobra Club
- Coleen Biezenbos, Savannah, GA
Don, I am greatful for the pleasure to have met your mother. She was a beautiful person inside and out and the way you took care of your mother was truly inspirational.
- Barbara Pinckney, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss. Jo and Art Howe
- Jo and Art Howe, Savannah, GA
What a lovely lady. You will be thought of... Betty
- Betty McLendon, Springfield, GA
Don, Freddie and I were sorry to read about Mrs. Reed's passing. She was such a wonderful friend to our family. I know you will miss her, but remember all those wonderful memories you have. We are certainly praying for you during this difficult time. It will be impossible for us to attend the services but you will be in our prayers. Freddie & Cathy Mixon
- Cathy Mixon, Hampton, SC
We are always sadden when one of our own passes away. Hold dear her rich history! The Lady Cobra Club
- Coleen Biezenbos, Savannah, GA
Don, I am greatful for the pleasure to have met your mother. She was a beautiful person inside and out and the way you took care of your mother was truly inspirational.
- Barbara Pinckney, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss. Jo and Art Howe
- Jo and Art Howe, Savannah, GA
What a lovely lady. You will be thought of... Betty
- Betty McLendon, Springfield, GA
Don, Freddie and I were sorry to read about Mrs. Reed's passing. She was such a wonderful friend to our family. I know you will miss her, but remember all those wonderful memories you have. We are certainly praying for you during this difficult time. It will be impossible for us to attend the services but you will be in our prayers. Freddie & Cathy Mixon
- Cathy Mixon, Hampton, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
