Ruby Lee Barnett was born on October 30, 1923 in Elliott, Texas to parents, Clarence and Norma Lloyd Davis.  She passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 97 years.

Ruby received her education in Elliott and Franklin. She was a member of the Elliott Baptist Church.  Ruby was a devout Christian, attending church every Sunday until her health declined.  She was a resident of Houston for sixty-nine years before moving to Crossroads facility in Hearne after numerous strokes.

Ruby was kind and loving and never spoke a bad word about anyone.  Her family meant the world to her and was the most important part of her life.  She enjoyed spending time with her two grandchildren, Brian and Chase when they were growing up and she especially loved shopping for them.  Ruby was also an excellent cook and loved cooking for her family when her health still allowed her to.  Ruby's kind spirit will be missed by all the lives she touched.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Norma Davis; sisters, Mildred Davis Green and Betty Davis Stowe and brother, William "Bud" Davis.

She is survived by her loving family, sons, Alan Barnett and wife Susan of Franklin and Michael Barnett of Houston; brothers, Carl Davis of Bryan, Robert Davis of Hearne and Billy Davis of Franklin.  She is also survived by two grandchildren, Brian Barnett and wife Jennifer and Chase Barnett and wife Ashley; three great grandchildren, Cody Barnett, Alexis Barnett and Reagan Barnett, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. at the Elliott Baptist Church.  Bronson Stewart will officiate.  A visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until service time Thursday at the church.  Burial will follow in the Elliott Cemetery in Robertson County, Texas.