Obituary of RUBY JOHNSON LEIGH

Ruby Johnson Leigh, 89, of 1401 N. High St., died Nov. 19, 1995. 

A native of Southampton County, she was the daughter of the late Walter T. and Nannie Whitfield Johnson. She was the widow of George William Leigh Sr. Mrs. Leigh was a graduate of Farmville State Teachers College and was a retired teacher at Newsoms and Drewryville Elementary Schools. She was a member of the Drewryville United Methodist Church and a former member of the Drewryville Woman's Club. 
She is survived by a son, George W. Leigh Jr.; two grandsons, Mark B. Leigh and Michael S. Leigh, all of Virginia Beach; several nieces and nephews. 
The funeral will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. today in Drewryville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Lou Martin. Burial will follow in the Drewryville Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church at 2:30 p.m., and suggests memorials be made to the Drewryville United Methodist Church, Drewryville, Va. 23844. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 
Source:  VP  (Tuesday, November 21, 1995)    B6

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Ruby Johnson Leigh, born about 1906 in Southampton County, died 19 Nov 1995 at age 89. She was a retired teacher and widow of George William Leigh Sr. Survivors included one son and two grandsons.  

The funeral was held 21 Nov 1995 at Drewryville United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Lou Martin. Burial followed in Drewryville Memorial Cemetery.  

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RUBY JOHNSON LEIGH  

Ruby Johnson Leigh, 89, of 1401 N. High St., died 19 November 1995.  

A native of Southampton County, she was the daughter of the late Walter T. and Nannie Whitfield Johnson. She was the widow of George William Leigh Sr. Mrs. Leigh was a graduate of Farmville State Teachers College and was a retired teacher at Newsoms and Drewryville Elementary Schools. She was a member of the Drewryville United Methodist Church and a former member of the Drewryville Woman's Club.  

She is survived by a son, George W. Leigh Jr.; two grandsons, Mark B. Leigh and Michael S. Leigh, all of Virginia Beach; several nieces and nephews.  

The funeral was conducted at 3:30 p.m. 21 November 1995 in Drewryville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Lou Martin. Burial followed in the Drewryville Memorial Cemetery. The family received friends at the church at 2:30 p.m., and memorials were suggested to the Drewryville United Methodist Church, Drewryville, Va. 23844. Wright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  

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| Field | Value                                |
| Name  | Ruby Johnson Leigh                   |
| Age   | 89 years                             |
| Birth | 1906 (estimated); Southampton County |
| Death | 19 November 1995; 1401 N. High St.   |
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| Name                     | Relationship       | Residence        |
| Ruby Johnson Leigh       | Decedent           | 1401 N. High St. |
| Walter T. Johnson        | Father (deceased)  | —                |
| Nannie Whitfield Johnson | Mother (deceased)  | —                |
| George William Leigh Sr. | Husband (deceased) | —                |
| George W. Leigh Jr.      | Son                | Virginia Beach   |
| Mark B. Leigh            | Grandson           | Virginia Beach   |
| Michael S. Leigh         | Grandson           | Virginia Beach   |
| Rev. Lou Martin          | Officiant          | —                |
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––– Publication Details –––  

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| Field    | Value            |
| Location | —                |
| Name     | VP               |
| Date     | 21 November 1995 |
| Section  | B                |
| Page     | 6                |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––  

• Graduate of Farmville State Teachers College  
• Retired teacher at Newsoms and Drewryville Elementary Schools  
• Member of Drewryville United Methodist Church  
• Former member of Drewryville Woman's Club  
• Wright Funeral Home handled arrangements

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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