Ruby Sage Cox

(April 12, 1930 - May 2, 2024)

Stickleyville, VA

Ruby Cox age 94 peacefully departed this life at her home on May 2, 2024 following a brief illness. Ruby was born in Stickleyville Virginia to the late Arthur and Ovie Sage. She was a woman of extraordinary faith, a friend, a prayer warrior, an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, living her life for her Lord, her family, and for others. She regularly attended Wallens Creek Covenant Church and also evening services at Pennington Gap First Baptist Church.

Ruby worked at Eastman Kodak, Lee County School System, and Ramada Inn Hotels from which she retired. She always said that her number one job was raising her four boys.

She leaves behind her sons, Greg Cox (Debbie) of Church Hill, TN, Jerry Cox of Stickleyville, VA, Terry Cox of Johnson City, TN. Special Grandchildren Christa Baker (Tim), Josh Cox (Rachel). Special Great-Grandchildren Aubrie and Chandler Baker, Avery Cox, several nieces and nephews.

Several loved ones are waiting to welcome her home including parents Arthur and Ovie Sage, sisters Wilma James, Margaret Sage, brother Robert Sage, son Mickey Cox, infant daughter Pamela Evonne Cox.

Being a Godly woman, Ruby loved going to church, loved the Bible and loved to sing. For many years Ruby, her father and her two sisters would sing at various churches and funerals. Ruby loved helping others and along with her sister Margaret volunteered for many years at Ridgecrest Nursing home in Duffield, VA. She was always ready to help and volunteer in the community, loved writing poetry, and gardening. She excelled in basketball during her high school years at Pennington High School.

She leaves a legacy of love and faithfulness first to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and also to her family. Although her earthly journey is complete her faith and kindness will continue to inspire and encourage others to live a Godly life.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1PM in the Chapel of Pennington Gap Funeral Home with Pastor Josh Osteen officiating. The family will welcome friends and family preceding the services from 11 am until the funeral hour. Burial will follow in the Lee Memorial Gardens, friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to:

Wallens Creek Covenant Church

Attn: Dale Kroeker

234 Kane Court Ln

Duffield, VA 24244

Ruby Evelyn Cox and her family are in the care of Pennington Gap Funeral Home