Ruby D. Norton's Obituary
Ruby D. Norton, 66, of Decatur, IL passed away at her residence, April 15, 2022.
Ruby was born November 28, 1955 in Laurel, MS, the daughter of Thomas and Ruby Mae (Mudd) Newell.
She was a member of Jasper Street Church of Christ. She enjoyed playing spades, and bingo. She will be remembered for her qualities as a humanitarian. She was always there to help others.
She was a CNA and worked within the Home Health Industry. She had also worked for Macon Resources and Ensign Emblems.
Surviving are her children, Chelsia Norton, Rashaad Carothers, and Kekko Carothers (Paige) all of Decatur, IL, mother, Ruby Mudd; sisters, Pamela Cunningham of Decatur, IL, Diane Eason (Otis) of Little Rock, AR; and grandchildren, Brylan Carothers and Kingston Carothers.
She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Newell.
Homegoing funeral celebration will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, April 22, 2022 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Cremation will follow services.
Memorials: Charity of Donor’s Choice.
Condolences may be left to Ruby’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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