Ruby Thompson

Ruby Corean Sheffield Thompson, 93, of Denton, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at her residence.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Liberty Fellowship Church, 8165 New Hope Road, Denton, NC, with Rev. Jamie Draughn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born in Moore County, NC, on January 2, 1933, Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of the late Noah Leefit and Nannie Page Sheffield. Mrs. Thompson's whole life was about her family. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and loved cooking the Sunday family dinners. Her kitchen talents also showed through with her canning and baking. Time spent with family left beautiful memories for everyone.

She enjoyed spending her spare time in her garden and with her flowers, making quilts, solving puzzles, and tending to her dogs. In spite of her serious demeanor, Mrs. Thompson could have a lot of fun. Traveling, especially to the mountains or the beach, showed her playful side.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Allen Thompson; infant daughter, Beverly Thompson; granddaughter, Tiffany Lauren Brady; brothers, Jonah E. Sheffield, Lee M. Sheffield, and Jimmy R. Sheffield

Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Hulin (Leroy), Tammy Brady (Tom), Judy Coro (Craig); son, Charles Thompson (Kim); sisters, James R. Sheffield (Dorothy), Francis Crabtree (Herman), Linda Brady (Bill); 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m., on Saturday at Liberty Fellowship Church, prior to the funeral service.

Memorials may be made to Liberty Fellowship Church, Cemetery Fund, 8165 New Hope Road, Denton, NC 27239.