Ruby Jean Stout Wayne, age 83, went to be with her heavenly father Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

She was born February 26, 1939 in Gassaway to the late Johnson and Ellen M. Carpenter Stout.

Ruby was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dean “Sarge” Wayne; daughter, Regina Dee Parsons; son-in-law, Steve Parsons; and granddaughter, Kasey Lee Parsons.

She was a 1957 graduate of Gassaway High School.  One thing is for sure Ruby loved her family with all she had and her family knew it.  Ruby was a devout Christian and she loved to tell everyone about the Lord.  She was a member and Lead singer at the Richmond Chapel Church.  She also was a gospel singer for many groups including the Wayne and Stout Families.  Ruby enjoyed singing and playing music and she was an avid bowler.  She was a Mountaineer fan and rarely missed a game on the television.  She enjoyed helping others and had a servant heart.

Ruby will be forever remembered by her sons, Martin (Sherryl) Wayne; Travis (Tammy) Wayne; daughters, Vanessa (Rich) Vaughan, and Teresa (Matt) Martin; grandchildren, Kim (Tom) Jenkins, Steven Parsons, Jr, Amanda (Jamie) Gum, Scott (Misty) Vaughan, Krystle (Chris) Morris, Trista Wayne, Brianna Miller, Mariah Miller, Indica Martin, Ronnie Helmick, and Dillan Helmick.  She is also survived by her great grandchildren, Tressie Payne, Charlie (Tiana) Payne, Kasey LeeAnn Parsons, Cole Parsons, Hayden Gum, Ashtin Gum, Harry Hinkel V, Meia Miller, Freya Shaw, Odin Shaw, Garrett Morris, Natalee Morris, Charles “Sonny” Vaughan, Macey Vaughan, Aubrey Helmick, Aleah Helmick; and brother, Lawrence Stout.

Her visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Friday, December 9, 2022 at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.

Ruby’s funeral will be 11 A.M. Saturday, December 10^th at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Hart officiating.  Interment beside her husband will follow in the Upper Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway.

Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.