Mrs. Ruby Lingafelt Wilson Wood, 95, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023 with her loving family by her side, after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Wood was born December 5, 1927 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Thomas Oscar Lingafelt and Ruth Chester Lingafelt Curtis. She was a member of the First Assembly of God and retired from Morganton Full Fashion Hosiery Mill, where she worked for many years. Ruby also owned and operated Ye Old Country Kitchen in Snow Camp, NC, and later Blue Ribbon Fudge candy company. She was a loving wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Edward Wilson and Franklin D. Wood, two sons, James Edward Wilson and Robert (Bobby) W. Wilson, grandson, Bryan Wilson and daughter-in-law, Louise Wilson. Also, brothers, Rev. Darwin Lingafelt, Thomas Lingafelt, Buford “Buck” Curtis, Floyd Curtis, Lloyd Curtis, Howard Curtis, Rev. Ernest Curtis, Ralph Curtis and sisters, Mae Ferguson, Rowena Purell, Ruth Carswell and Gladys Chapman.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, John T. Wilson and wife Sarah of Morganton, Ann Wilson Bush of Morganton, Joyce Wilson Penland and husband Edward of Lakeland, FL, Larry M. Wilson and wife Shelia of Liberty, NC. , Sharon Woodard and husband Donnie of Kannapolis, Bobby Wood of Kannapolis and David Wood and wife Kala of Solomon, KA, four brothers, Bob Curtis, Clyde Curtis, Ray Curtis all of Morganton, Charles Curtis of Greensboro and a sister Patsy Huntley of Rock Hill, SC. Also surviving are the apples of her eye, her seventeen grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren and nine great great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
A Service of Celebration for Ruby Lingafelt Wilson Wood will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday August 12, 2023, in the FAM Church of Morganton located at 1955 US 70, Morganton, NC 28655, with Rev. Tom Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in the Burke Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the FAM Church.
Memorials may be made to Carolina Caring Hospice, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658; Operation Blessing at 977 Centerville TPKE, Virginia Beach, VA 23863; or SCHDS at PO Box 535, Snow Camp, NC 27298.
Ruby was a beautiful (inside and out) person with a sweet, wonderful spirit. We spent many afternoons talking, visiting and laughing. She was a hard worker, and she reared a wonderful family. Ruby was my confidant, and my Christian advisor. Much love to you, Ruby, and to your family.
I met Ms. Ruby when she came to visit her daughter, Joyce, and family in Alaska. She was a sweet and loving lady whom you felt like you had know forever. Her legacy and memory lives on in her family💕
Very fond memories of her and my Uncle Dee.
Rest in peace.
Words cannot express how much this sweet lady meant to me. I will miss having her here ,sharing laughter, hugs and memories . Psalm 30:5
It is with great sorrow I will not be able to attend her service due to a out of town comments: I will be with the family in pray as they say good by to my loving Aunt
We will always love you Ruby. You were such a loving mother to us. I have fond memories over the years and your sharing stories of raising your children. I cherish your food recipes, but most of all thank you for loving my dad and our family. Your sweet smile and grace and love will stay with us forever. A legacy of love, hard work ethic and loving your Savior and family.
We will miss Aunt Ruby, your company and conversations were always a joy. Our prayers are with your family. Until we meet again, rest in peace.
Beautiful Aunt Ruby: enjoyed visiting with her at Wilson family Reunions; she is a dear treasure now in her heavenly home. May she rest in our dear Lord’s heavenly peace.
Love and prayers to all of her family and friends. With love and peace, Mary and Mike Meli
Such a precious woman. She will be missed so much at our family reunions. Always had a smile. Praying for the family as they find comfort in her passing knowing she is in Heaven.
Our prayers are with the family and friends during this time💜💜💜
Rest In Peace Aunt Ruby, Love and prayers for the family.
Prayers for your family. I have good memories of you and my grandpa. Spending the night at y’alls house, playing with your poodle, y’all making and selling fudge, playing with your other grandchildren when they were there. Thank you for loving our grandpa and us. ❤️❤️.
I celebrate the life of my beloved Aunt Ruby, today, August 12, 2023, now and every year hereafter for the LOVE and LIGHT she shared with me during my time with her on this physical plane we all call earth. Her wisdom, guidance and glorious spirit has always been but a phone call away. Her understanding of life challenges and the means to accept them all as a learning experience guided and supported me many times after I moved to Virginia Beach. She had a way of comforting, supporting and encouraging me. From the bottom of my heart and the heart of my brother David, we send our deepest sincere sympathy to all her family as we celebrate her life with all who loved her dearly! We treasured your presence in lives. May Peace comfort all who loved her.