Ruby L. Ward daughter of the late Harry Dudley and Julia
Stanton (Samuel Stone) was born on July 28, 1934 in Balti-
more, Maryland. She departed this life on May 20, 2017 after
a lengthy illness.

She married the late Lloyd Ward in 1959. She later met her
long life companion of over 35 years, the late James Moody.

She received her education in Baltimore City Public School
System. After graduating from Douglass High School, she
went on to study Nursing Aide at Baltimore City Community
College.

She worked at Montebello over 20 years and later went to work
at Kernan where she later retired from.

Ruby lived in 2000 block of Druid Hill A venue for over 40
years where she met many friends and was respected and loved
by all. She was often called the "Block Mayor". She was very
active in the involvement for her neighborhood association.
After she retired she took on the role of taking care of her
mother until her demised.

She was very energetic. You could see her walking at any
given time of the morning or afternoon to get her daily exer-
cise. She loved cooking, playing her scratch offs, going to the
Etting Street block parties, but most of all spending time with
her family. Before her lengthy illness, she moved in with her
son and daughter-in-law.

She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Eric Lee (Talina);
six grandchildren, Lakeisha, Erica (Kierra), Iesha, Ronald,
Kiona, Darian; seven great grandchildren, Nyjae, Tavon, Ant-
wan, Cameren, Lateek, Armoni, Dontrea; one goddaughter,
Zakiya Lumumba; close sister friends, Sarah Frazier (Aunt
Bea), Martha Thomas, Gail (Pattie) Moody; a host of nieces,
nephews, family and friends.

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