Ruby was the daughter of Henry Bane Compton and Sue Blanche Hale. She married Frederick Arthur Davies.

Ruby Compton Davies, 89, of Kennett Square, PA, formerly of Macon, GA, passed away Friday, May 16, 2003, at her home. She was born in Falls Mills, VA, March 22, 1914, the daughter of Henry Bane and Sue Blanche Hale Compton. She was married to Frederick Arthur Davies on October 11, 1936, in Richmond, VA. They shared 62 years of marriage until his death in 1997. Mr. & Mrs. Davies were residents of Macon, GA, for the last 40 years of their marriage. During that time, they were members of Vineville Presbyterian Church and involved with numerous community organizations. They enjoyed many visits in the Jefferson City area.

Mrs. Davies is survived by three daughters and their families. Dr. Charles and Anne D. Gue of Jefferson City; Pamela D. Jordon of Kennett Square, PA; and Dan and Harriett D. Johnson of Roswell, Ga. She is survived by eleven grandchildren, including: Dr. Charles Gue of Belgrade, MT; Elizabeth G. Klepner of St. Louis, MO; Dr. Catherine G. Bouchard of Columbia, MO, Suzanne G. Eilelberg of Las Vegas, NV, and John Frederick Gue of Los Angeles, CA. Mrs. Davis is also survived by two sisters and a brother: Delilah C. Glass of Georgetown, KY; Doris Jean C. Emmott of Locust Grove, VA and Charles Compton of Hampton, VA. She was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.

Services were held in Kennett Square, PA, May 18, 2003, and in Bluefield, VA, May 20, 2003. Arrangements were under the direction of Kuzo & Gofus Funeral Home, LTd. in Kennett Square and Dudley Memorial Funeral Home in Bluefield, with interment in Harry Cemetery, Falls Mills, VA.

(Obituary from "Jefferson City News-Tribune," Jefferson City, MO, May 30, 2003.)