Ruby Peoples Obituary

Ruby Hankerson Peoples
DECATUR, GA - Ruby Peoples, daughter of the late Robbie Lee Hankerson and Melinda Robinson Hankerson, was born January 26, 1950 in Barnwell County, South Carolina. A native of Williston, South Carolina, she graduated from Kelly Edwards High School, class of 1967 and Denmark Area Trade School where she studied tailoring. Early in life, she was baptized in the Church of Christ. Wherever she lived, she affiliated with the church and attended Moreland Avenue Church of Christ in Atlanta, GA for over 35 years.
Ruby was employed by the DeKalb County School Board for more than 20 years from which she retired in August 2016. She drove a School Bus and prepared meals in the lunch room. Ruby loved people, was a constant giver, and never met a stranger. She loved family and loved organizing her family reunions for over 25 years.
Ruby was predeceased by her parents, Robbie Lee and Melinda Hankerson and her brother Robert Hankerson. Ruby was called from this world to take her rest on October 30, 2020.
Her life will continue to be honored and celebrated by her husband, George Peoples, Sr.; sons: George Peoples, Jr (Holly), Enid, OK; Kenneth Peoples (Trona), Jonesboro, GA; Walter Peoples (Candice), Stone Mountain, GA; daughter LaKesha Peoples Wheeler, Decatur, GA; and a sister Joan C. Pryor (RC) Williston, SC. Her legacy will continue through her grandchildren: Taylor, Deion, Morgan, Justin, Richard, Kevin, Josiah, Chase, Chloe', and Camille. She also leaves close cousins: Anne Hicks Perry, Aiken, SC; Min. Lenwood Sapp (Diane), St. Petersburg, FL; and Leila Williams (Arthur), Walterboro, SC; an aunt, a brother & sister-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Celebration of Life Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, November 7th at Moreland Avenue Church of Christ in Atlanta Georgia. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, November 6th at Donald Trimble Mortuary 1876 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30032.
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