Ruby L. Foster, 93, of Big Spring, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Forest Hill, Texas. Private graveside services will be held. You can pay your respects at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm Sunday, January 10, 2021 and from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm Monday, January 11, 2021.
She was born June 27, 1927 in Port Gibson, Mississippi to Elvin Carter and Lizzie Carter. Ruby married Bernell Foster Sr. and he preceded her in death in June 1975.
Ruby was a longtime resident of Big Spring and had worked at Webb Air Force Base for many years. After the base closed she worked at Scenic Mountain Medical Center for over 30 years, retiring in 2017.
Left to mourn her passing are two daughters, Marva E. Foster and Judy C. Little both of Forest Hill; one son, Bernell Foster, Jr. and wife, Yvonne of Big Spring; two granddaughters, Samone Evette Foster and Jodi Rene Outland; one grandson Ronald Tyronne Foster of Grand Prairie; seven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and a sister, Alice Devine of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters, Bonnie Marie and Bobbie and one brother Leonard Carter; and a host of friends and coworkers, who referred to her as Mrs. Ruby.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com