Ruby Pearl Fox Edwards, age 94, of the Pensacola Community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at The Greens of Spruce Pine. She was a daughter to the late Elzie and Arlie Hensley Fox. In addition to her parents, Ruby was also preceded in death by her loving Husband Cecil Edwards; sons: Ricky Lane and Steven Edwards; brothers: Jim, Bill and Carl Fox; and sisters: Carsie Hensley and Francis Blevins.
Ruby lived a simple life and found pleasure in the small things that it offered. She enjoyed time spent with her multitude of plants and was well known for having a green thumb. She was a dedicated homemaker and her family was always an unfaltering aspect of her life. Ruby will be remembered by her family for her caring heart and willingness to extended a helping hand to each of them.
Those who will continue to feel her presence are her sons: Randy Lee Edwards (Pamela) and Charles Jeffery Edwards (Deann); grandchildren: Heather Robinson (Tim), Jerramie Edwards, Rachel Smith (Rodney McPeters), Tanner Duncan (Sarah), Jeffery Gage Edwards, Asia Edwards Shell (Patrick) and Cody Ray; great-grandchildren: Jaden Edwards, Emma Greggory, Dallas Greggory, Maisley Duncan, Skyler Shell, Hudson Shell, Emery Ray and Gage Edwards; a sister, Margie; and host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Per Ruby’s wishes, no services are planned at this time.
The Edwards family would like to express their thankfulness to Kay Hensley for her unwavering support and help that was given to Ruby and her family.
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