Ruby Elizabeth Bell, daughter and one of 14 siblings, to the late Pearl Ambush and Percy Bell Sr. was born on January 17, 1941, in Long Branch, New Jersey and entered eternal rest on May 29, 2022, in Augusta, Georgia.
Ruby spent her childhood years in Neptune, New Jersey, and eventually moved to Long Branch, New Jersey to raise her family. As a young adult and Christian, Ruby sang and played the piano (self and formally taught) with the Neptune Crusaders. Later, Ruby worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide for many years with Family and Children's Service of Long Branch, New Jersey. She also worked as cook at the Old Country Buffet in Eatontown before retiring in 2009.
Ruby was a woman of many talents. She enjoyed sewing and doing arts and crafts with her daughters and nieces. Ultimately, cooking with "Love" was what she was passionate about doing with family, especially during holidays and special occasions.
Ruby loved to travel for family gatherings and found excitement in shopping for gifts, cards, or anything special for her dearest family and friends. She was a loving and supportive mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. Her Greatest Love was her 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren who called her "Mom-Mom!" Quality time and memories were priceless to her, and she made sure to give her loved ones their flowers daily.
Ruby was preceded in death by her daughter; Bernadette Lynn Bell, her brothers; Percy, Willie, Stevie, Howard and Edward and her sisters; Gloria, Helen and Delores.
Ruby leaves to mourn her; son Joesph Jackson (& Gail), Jacksonville, Florida, and her daughters, Uvette Dowdell (& Eddie), Hephzibah, Ga., Lisa Bell, Long Branch, NJ, 3 Granddaughters, 7 Grandsons and 16 Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Jimmy Bell (& Gloria), Florida, sisters; Pearl Bell, Long Branch, NJ, Sina Porter (& Lamar), Red Bank, NJ, and Sister-in-Law Betty Wedner (& Ernest), Long Branch, NJ, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and extended family.
REST PEACEFULLY IN GOD’S LOVING ARMS AUNTIE RUBY?
The loss of a mother is painful.Ms Ruby had a special place in your heart. Her memory lives forever in you. She was a beautiful soul, mother, family & friend, our thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP my friend, Ms Ruby.
M.Louise Laney & family,
Ruby will always be remembered and missed.
My sincere condolences the family.
Ms Ruby will truly be missed by all that knew her. Her smile and gift of help to others will truly be missed. I’m praying for the entire family ??
To the family of Ms. Ruby Bell, my prayers are with you and I am so very sorry for your loss. I was blessed and honored to have met such a beautiful soul. You are blessed to have had her as part of your lives. Always celebrate her life and never stop speaking of her. She will live forever in your hearts, as long as you share her with others. Psalm 30:5. Blessings, Shelia Rivers