Mrs. Ruby L. Doss

April 18, 1931 - May 6, 2022

Ruby Lee Phillips Doss was born April 18, 1931, in Magnolia, Arkansas. Her parents were the late Hessie Phillips and Minnie Bell Manning Phillips McGhee. Her grandparents were the late Sam, and Sharlotte Manning. She departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on May 6, 2022. She accepted Christ at an early age. On April 13, 1999, under the leadership of the late Reverend E.J. Barnes, she united with Spirit of Christ in Magnolia, Arkansas where she was a faithful member until her death. Ruby married the late Cornelious Jackson and to this union, one son was born. The late Jamie Lee Jackson. Later in life, she met and married Delton Doss, Sr, on April 13, 1956, and to this union, four children were born: Martha, Ruby Dean, Delton Jr, and Steven Doss. Ruby loved her family and was friendly to all who knew her. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, husband, son, (2) sisters, Arie Lee Phillips, and Jessie Mae Williams, (2) brothers, Henry McGhee, and Lamar Philips. She leaves to cherish her memories with (2) sons, Delton (Laurinda) Doss, and Steven (Tracy) Doss; (2) daughters, Martha Doss (Dennis) Rone, and Ruby Doss; (1) special daughter: Elizabeth Smith all of Magnolia, AR; (3) sisters: Icie Mae Kirk of Eldorado, AR, Velma Strickland, and Lillie Grimmett both of Magnolia, AR; (4) granddaughters: LaKeisha Rone, Tanisha (Eric) Rone, Mitzi (Clint) Thomas, and De’Asia Doss; (1) special granddaughter: Alexis Smith; (3) grandsons: Rorey Doss, Jarvis Doss, and Dennis DeShaun Rone. She is also survived by (5) great granddaughters: Zoey Doss, Ja’Kaycelynn Doss, Zy’Miah Doss, Indiya Doss, and Aliyah Doss; (5) great-grandson: Joshua Doss, Ja’Kherion Doss, Kingston Doss, MeKhai, and Malik Williams. Ruby, “Mama”, “Grandma”, “Aunty”, “Cousin Ruby”, will be greatly missed by this family, including her beloved nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends. Homegoing services will be held Friday, May 13th, 2022, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, AR, at 2:30 p.m., with burial to follow at Plainview Cemetery in Magnolia, AR, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Rev. Ray Barrow, Officiant. Rev. Tony Smith, Eulogist. Visitation will be Thursday {May 12th}, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home. Viewing will be held before services only. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Everyone Is Required to Wear a Mask While Attending the Services and During Visitation Hours.” This ensures safety for you and others. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.