Ruby Coffey Greene

Hudson, NC- Mrs. Ruby Evelyn Coffey Greene, age 71, of Hudson, died Monday, June 22, 2009 in Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born May 7, 1938 in Avery County, Mrs. Greene was a daughter of the late George Dewey and Elva Gragg Coffey and the wife of Harvey Eugene Greene. Mrs. Greene was a graduate of Newland High School. She was a member of Ambassador Baptist Church and the John and Roman?s Ministry. She had worked with Hemlock Manufacturing, was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and gardening. Her hobbies included collecting thimbles and book matches. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Woodie; Essie Logan and one brother, George Hubert Coffey. Surviving other than her husband are 3 sisters, Dot Dellinger and husband Sam of Lenoir; Shirley Perry of Lenoir, Nelda Coffey and husband Douglas of Hudson; 4 brothers-in-law, Paul Greene and wife Sue of Hickory; Jack Greene and wife Jeanette of Hudson; George Greene and wife Louise of Lenoir; Jerry Greene and wife Kay of Lenoir; one sister-in-law Judy Fata of Bishopville, SC and 26 nephews and nieces. A celebration of Mrs. Greene?s life will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service with Reverend Robert Setzer officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Wednesday, one hour prior to the service at Evans Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be: Scott Walker, Kevin Walker, Randy Dellinger, Charles Dellinger, Tony Woodie, Michael Greene, George Greene and Jerry Greene. The family respectfully requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 222 South Church Street, Suite 303, Charlotte, NC 28202. Online condolences may be sent to the Greene Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service of Lenoir is serving the Greene Family. PDF Printable Version