September 2, 87, 
Ruby Smith Pope, 87, peacefully left this world to be with Jesus Friday afternoon. Ruby was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose love for life and others was apparent to all who met her.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service celebrating Ruby’s life at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Danny Hamm officiating. The family will also greet friends following the service at the funeral home and other times at her home in New Hope Village. Interment will be on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.
Ruby was born in Greene County on August 14, 1929 to the late Willie H. Smith and Mary Lee Carter Smith. She retired as a banker for Branch Bank and Trust after working with them for over 30 years. Ruby loved Free Gospel Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church and was a dedicated and faithful servant her entire life. She had a large extended circle of family and friends and they were all very special to her. She will be missed, but greatly remembered.
Ruby is survived by her son, Gregory Mayron Pope and wife Suzanne of Pikeville; daughters, Susan Pope Walston of Goldsboro and Ginny Pope Byrd and husband Darwin of Beautancus; three grandchildren, Mary Carmen Pope of Wilmington, Lt. Commander David Mayron Walston and wife Courtney of Tampa, FL, and Ginny Noelle Hicks and husband Shawn of Goldsboro; four great-grandchildren, Julian, Lillian, Hunter and Hayley. She is also survived by two brothers, Bob Smith and wife Peggy and Bruce Smith and wife Rose; two sisters, Nannie Mae Barrow and Margie Ormond and husband A.C., sister-in-law, Jeanette Smith; and her special “sister” with whom she was raised with, Jessie Mozingo.
In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Mayron Pope; grandson, Gregory Forrest Pope; brother, William Smith; and step-mother, Thelma “Monkey” Smith.
The family would like to extend a special appreciation to Antoinette Rodgers and Portia Gerald who provided love and around the clock care for Ruby allowing her to spend her final months at home. These ladies were not only caregivers but they also brought love and laughter to her life.
In addition to flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to Free Gospel P.F.W.B. Church, 145 Free Gospel Road, Snow Hill, NC 28580.
