Ruby Moore Hairfield, 83, passed away early Thursday morning, May 13, 2010 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Wentworth. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, May 15, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Danview Cemetery. Mrs. Hairfield was born November 22, 1926 in Draper, NC, daughter of the late Ferrell and Janie Earles Moore. She attended Draper Pentecostal Holiness Church and later attended First Presbyterian Church with her daughter's family after moving. She was a retiree of Fieldcrest Mills after 40 years of service. Prior to her years at Fieldcrest she worked as a waitress in her Uncle Len Moore's cafe during high school and ran her own "Grit" paper route. Mrs. Hairfield was very active in her community having served as secretary and treasurer of Draper Elementary School PTA, a member and former president of Draper Y's Mennettes Club, and a member of the Draper Volunteer Fire Department Women's Auxillary. Surviving is her daughter, Beth Shelton and husband, Tim of Eden; her beloved grandchildren, Austin M. Shelton and Haley E. Shelton; sisters-in-law, Pauline K. Moore of Eden, Gwendolyn F. Moore of Stoneville, Callie E. Moore of Greenville, and Patsy Hairfield; brother-in-law John Hairfield; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews that she loved very much; special niece, Vickie Moore Slaydon whom she treated as a daugther; and life-long friend, Lorine B. Pruitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billie D. Hairfield; and brothers, Jack, Melvin, Durwood and Bill Moore. The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregivers over the past few years: Annie Bell Ellington, Daisy McCollum, Sheri Underwood, Leaksville Rest Home, and Beverly Rucker and staff for all their loving care. Also a special thanks to the wonderful, tender, caring staff of Hospice Home of Rockingham County for the last two weeks of Mom's life. When nothing more could be done medically, they treated Mom with the care, dignity, and respect she truly deserved. Special appreciation for the support they provided her family. Visitation will be held an hour and a half prior to the service (12:30 - 2 PM) on Saturday at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter, 210 Weaver Street in Eden. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375 or the Duane Best Auditorium Seat Program, PO Box 4424, Eden, NC 27289. Online condolences may be offered to the Hairfield family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
So sorry for your loss, I know Ruby will be missed but you will all see her again one day.
Lucille Johnson
Beth my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lisa Wright-Hines
Beth, I always thought so much of your parents. Working with your dad was alway a blast. Your mom always looked after us. She will be missed dearly. Please let me know if you need anything. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Becky
Becky Dunnington
Dear Beth and Tim, There are no words to fill what you are feeling right now. I'm so sorry but at the same time am glad that Ruby is now at peace and most of all, with Bill again! I was so sad when Mom and Dad shared with me Ruby's passing. I have such wonderful memories of Ruby and Bill. They were such a perfect couple, so loving, caring, thoughtful and giving; and let's not forget the comedic side of each of them also. I think of you and your family often and wished I could be there to give you a hug! I will truly miss Ruby so much! I hope God will wrap his arms around you and give you comfort at this terribly hard time. You were and are such a wonderful daughter and gave Ruby everything you had, making her return journey as comfortable as possible. All my love! Amy
Amy (Hairfield) Uehling
Beth and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phyllis Cheek Garrett
Beth, So sorry for your loss. I always thought Ruby was such a wonderful lady at the Moore reunions. I told Mother (Ola Moore) this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Linda Moore Holyfield
Beth, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. But we both know that her care has now been taken over by the Lord and you have no more worries about that, she is in no more pain, she is smiling - for now being reunited with her loved ones and for having had a daughter like you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Stewart Stultz
Beth and Family.I am so sorry to hear about Ruby passing.She was such a SWEET person.In her later years she reminded me so much of mama(Lizzie Gilley),she wss such a pretty woman,also.God be with you and your family during these times. GOD BLESS YOU,"Fuzz"
Frances "Fuzz" Gilley Leake
Beth, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. BOBBIE HILL AND FAMILY
BOBBIE HILL
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Ruby.She used to go with my groups on bus trips and it was always a job to have her with us. My prayers are with her family. I know she will always be missed and always remembered with loving thoughts. In prayer, Faye Carter Eden Senior Center (retired) City of Eden
Faye Carter
Beth and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Kent, Lisa, and Brittany.
The Tuckers
She was a wonderful lady and will be sorely missed by family and all who knew her. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Aaron Moore
Aaron Moore
Beth and family know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sibyl Carter
Sibyl Carter
Beth,Tim, Austin & Haley You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We know it has been a long journey, but she is at peace and will not suffer any more. Much Love, The Meeks Family
Rick. Kim, Ricky & Nikki Meeks
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God be with you in the days and weeks ahead to give you peace and comfort. Steve and Rita Smith
Rita Smith
Beth and family, We are so saddened by your loss. I know that the last few years have been tough on all of you but Ruby is home with her Lord now. Losing a parent is always hard to say goodbye but just remembering all the good years that she made for us all will help to get us a smile or laugh and knowing that we will all be together again someday! Love you all. Donna & A.J.
Donna C Powell
Beth and family,we are so sorry to hear about your Mom.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
WAYNE, JO AND WYATT WILSON
Beth, Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Stephanie Roberson
Beth and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Ruby. She will be greatly missed.All our family loved her very much.(Lizzie Gilley).You are in our thoughts and Prayers. Love to you and your family. Inez ( Gilley) Heath Pearl River,La
Inez Heath
Beth and Family, I was so saddened to hear of Ruby passing.When Ruby and I were growing up, we were like sisters,as our mom's were.(Lizzie Gilley).We did so many things together.She helped me get a job at Uncle Len's cafe. We worked there a while together.We had a great time.Ruby was ALWAYS such a SWEET and Lovely person. Beth,you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you all during this time. Love and Prayers, Mildred Spharler (Jacksonville, Fl)
Millie Spharler
Beth, I am thinking of you during this difficult time.
Carol Blakely
You are in my thoughts and prayers and hope you are getting some needed rest. Keep the wonderful memories of your dad and mom.God will help heal your grieving heart and hurting from the loss. Love to Family, Barbara Gammons
Barbara Gammons
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