In loving memory of

Ruby Nelson
July 24, 1958 - September 30, 2014

Ruby Nelson, 56 of Des Moines passed away on September 30, 2014 at University Park Nursing & Rehab in Des Moines. Memorial services for Ruby will be held on October 11, 2014 at 4 pm at Pollys house, 1341 Forest Avenue in Des Moines.



Ruby was born on July 24, 1958 to Brady Nelson Sr. and Martha Haywood in Des Moines. She was a member of Mount Hebrew Baptist Church in Des Moines. She had a great love for her family most especially her nieces and nephews, sewing and making cloths, cooking, helping people, and her friends.



Those left to cherish Rubys loving memories are her brothers, Brady (Linda) Nelson of Minneapolis, John (Rosemary) Nelson of Des Moines, Duane (Shari) Nelson of Des Moines, and Edward (Karla) Nelson of Des Moines; her sisters Patricia (David) Massey of Nebraska, and Polly Nelson of Des Moines; many nieces, nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and close friends.



She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Virginia Walden, and brother George Nelson.



Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.



Celebrate Life Iowa has been entrusted with the care of Ruby and her family.

Tributes

Susan Myers wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"Sending love to Ruby in heaven & her family. What an amazing faith & spirit... She touched us all with her strength & sparkle. Susan at UCS"

Raymond Murray wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"Sending my heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family of Ruby Nelson. We were childhood friends. Ruby will truly be missed. Rest In Peace. Raymond Murray"

Donna Henderson wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"Donna Henderson lit a candle in memory of Ruby Nelson"

PEGGY GASSBERRY-JENKINS wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"PEGGY GASSBERRY-JENKINS lit a candle in memory of Ruby Nelson"

Johnny Burton wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"Johnny Burton lit a candle in memory of Ruby Nelson"

Byron L. Moore Dsm Ia. wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"I have know Ruby a long time. I went to school with her. Nash, Irving Jr. High School. My prayers go out to her family. And pray God gives you comfort at this time. God Bess You All.."

neva hill and family wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"Neva Hill And Family lit a candle in memory of Ruby Nelson"

Tonya Williams wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"Tonya Williams lit a candle in memory of Ruby Nelson"

donnitta steele wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"Donnitta Steele lit a candle in memory of Ruby Nelson"

Patricia Johnson wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"My prayers go out to the family of Ruby Nelson. She will be missed. Patricia Johnson Urbandale, IA"

PEGGY GASSBERRY-JENKINS wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"Tarrita, very sorry to hear of the passing of your Aunt Ruby. May God's blessings comfort you and your family. Love Peggy"

Abdur Rahim Kashif wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"she was reel good women Allah Dull Allah Abdur R. Kashif"

Arbeth Hammick wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"YOUR SMILE I WILL REMEMBER COMING OVER TO CHECK ON MY AUNT ROSE B. GOD BLESS YOU."

Theresa Williams wrote on Oct 31, 2016:

"Rest in Heave Sis until we meet again! I have so many memories growing of you as I was growing up, to many to share. Praying for my sister Polly and the rest of the Nelson family."