Until becoming blind in her 80s, she was a voracious reader preferring current events and politics. Ruby especially loved the political seasons surrounding presidential elections and provided lively knowledgeable debates. Usually the entertaining debates and conversations were held around her dining room table laden with her deliciously prepared home-cooked food. Red velvet cake and pecan pie were her well-known specialties.
When her husband retired, Ruby went to work as a businesswoman for the Albany Credit Union and later for a physician's office until her late 70s. She enjoyed working and having the opportunity to use her bookkeeping, mathematical, and writing skills. Her penmanship was beautiful and she was a stickler for using perfect grammar.
During her last year of life, even though she could not see, she constantly amazed her friends in her retirement home by singing old church songs and gospels learned as a child, from start to finish without missing a word. Ruby considered this an uplifting contribution to her living environment
When asked, "Who is your hero?" Ruby would quickly answer, "My mother. She raised five children during the Depression with almost no assets."
When asked "What is your guiding life principle?" her answer was, "You can't prejudge until you've walked a mile in someone else's shoes."
Hers has been called the "Greatest Generation" because of their dedication to God, family, and country. She was an ideal representative. Ruby Elizabeth Terry Cain made a difference with her life.
Ruby is predeceased by her husband, Homer Cain and her son, Clayton Cain, Jr. She is survived by her sister Mary Shank, brother Jonah Terry, and son Dr. James Cain. The extended family includes four grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and their families. She loved them all.
Visitation will be available December 28, 2011 between 10 and 11 AM, followed by a memorial service at 11 AM at Kimball – Stern at 1503 Dawson Rd., Albany, GA. Graveside services will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Until becoming blind in her 80s, she was a voracious reader preferring current events and politics. Ruby especially loved the political seasons surrounding presidential elections and provided lively knowledgeable debates. Usually the entertaining debates and conversations were held around her dining room table laden with her deliciously prepared home-cooked food. Red velvet cake and pecan pie were her well-known specialties.
When her husband retired, Ruby went to work as a businesswoman for the Albany Credit Union and later for a physician's office until her late 70s. She enjoyed working and having the opportunity to use her bookkeeping, mathematical, and writing skills. Her penmanship was beautiful and she was a stickler for using perfect grammar.
During her last year of life, even though she could not see, she constantly amazed her friends in her retirement home by singing old church songs and gospels learned as a child, from start to finish without missing a word. Ruby considered this an uplifting contribution to her living environment
When asked, "Who is your hero?" Ruby would quickly answer, "My mother. She raised five children during the Depression with almost no assets."
When asked "What is your guiding life principle?" her answer was, "You can't prejudge until you've walked a mile in someone else's shoes."
Hers has been called the "Greatest Generation" because of their dedication to God, family, and country. She was an ideal representative. Ruby Elizabeth Terry Cain made a difference with her life.
Ruby is predeceased by her husband, Homer Cain and her son, Clayton Cain, Jr. She is survived by her sister Mary Shank, brother Jonah Terry, and son Dr. James Cain. The extended family includes four grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and their families. She loved them all.
Visitation will be available December 28, 2011 between 10 and 11 AM, followed by a memorial service at 11 AM at Kimball – Stern at 1503 Dawson Rd., Albany, GA. Graveside services will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
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