She was the widow of E. Lee Gregory, retired from Burlington Industries and a member of Second Baptist Church in Monticello. She was the daughter of the late Walker Scogin and Ida Clampit Scogin and was preceded in death by one grandson, Jeremy Gregory and two brothers, Daphney Scogin and Fay Scogin.
Mrs. Gregory, along with her husband, Lee and son David, flew to Paderborn, West Germany and started a yarn plant to make carpet. She was a trouble shooter to the factory in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. She was a past member in the Ladies Golf Association in which she held many offices and was a life member of the Drew Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was chairman and buyer for the 'Gift Shop' for eight years. She went on trips with Nealie Leggett, buying silver and china in the hospital pattern and many other jobs, working a total of 31 years, retiring in 2004. She was a member in the Extension Homemakers Council and the 'Southside Club'. She was 'Woman of the Year' in the club in 1996. Her council job was to write all itineraries and take all members, that wanted to go, on an educational tour and was a past member of two Bridge Clubs. She was also one of six people picked to fill out 'Ration' books for all citizens of Monticello. It was all families, not citizens. These were coupons to buy sugar and gas during the Second World War.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry Gregory and wife, Kay of Bullard, TX and David Gregory of Dallas, TX; one grandson, Bart Gregory and two great-grandchildren, Kaylee Gregory and Mack Gregory, all of Monticello; one brother, Byron Scogin of Millen, GA.
Condolences(23)
Jonathan and Lavonne Juhl
Maumelle, AR Saturday, May 14, 2011 Just finding out about Mrs. Ruby's passing. We remember how kind she was to us when we were neighbors. She and Lee will always hold a special place in our hearts.Judy Thornton Wynne
Warren, AR, TX Wednesday, April 6, 2011 David,So sorry to hear about your mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
shirley mckinstry stover
rison, AR Tuesday, March 29, 2011 David, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Tracy Daniel
, AR Monday, March 28, 2011 So sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman!Kim and David Hoffman
Conway, AR Thursday, March 24, 2011 To the Gregory Family,We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory were our neighbors when we first moved to Monticello. They were always so sweet to us. We will keep you all in our prayers. Sincerely, Kim and David Hoffman
BEN AND CAROLYN ADAMS
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, March 24, 2011 MS. RUBY WAS A FRIEND OF OUR FAMILY FOR MANY YEARS. SHE WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON. I DON'T THINK I EVER SAW HER THAT SHE WAS NOT DRESSED SO PRETTY AND HAIR FIXED. SHE LOVED OLD JEWELRY. HER AND MR. LEE WERE GOOD PEOPLE. THEY ARE TOGETHER NOW AND WE WILL SEE THEM ONE DAY.Wanda and James Morphis
, AR Wednesday, March 23, 2011 So sorry for your loss Jerry and family. You're in our thoughts and prayersMarylyn Hood McCullough
Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Ruby is at home now, so happy and healthy. Ruby was a joy to visit with, always smiling and happy to see you. She did wonders for the Drew Memorial Gift Shop. I always looked forward to looking at the treasures she found in an estate sale. My greatest sympathy to all her family. I have had her in my prayers every night -- now maybe she will pray for me. Wish I could be there for her funeral but bad health prevents it. God Bless.Josh & Angie Frost
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Jerry and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was such a sweet and classy lady, whom I respected and admired greatly. She will be truly missed. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Marsha Pierce
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2011 So sorry to hear about Ms Ruby. She was such a sweet lady. She had such a pretty smile & I really enjoyed talking to her & taking care of her while I was working in the nursing home. Healing Prayers for all the family.Marsha Pierce
Terry Hunter
Searcy, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Bart and Family: I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Gregory. She was a kind and wonderful lady whom I am glad I had the pleasure of meeting. Prayers are with you and your family during this time of need. She is now in the arms of the Lord and you can rejoice in knowing that.Joyce Willis Higgins
Delhi, LA Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Jerry ,Sorry to hear about your mother. She was a sweet lady and always had time to chat when we saw her. May our Lord comfort you during this time.
Ashley Price
Bentonville, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2011 I enjoyed talking to Mrs. Gregory while I worked at Union Bank, she was such a lady and so sweet to me.LaTarsha Smith
Lancaster, TX Tuesday, March 22, 2011 To The Gregory Family: I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Gregory, but I have been touched by the many stories of her life shared by David. Please remember, Earth Has No Sorrows That Heaven Cannot Heal! I will continue to lift Your Family up in Prayer.Jennifer Christmas
Flower Mound, TX Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Ruby was such a caring and generous soul who loved her family so very much. Her son, David is one of my dearest friends and my heart goes out to him. I was able to have some very pleasant conversations with Miss Ruby and I truly cherish them as well! My prayers are with her family--Rhonda Chambers
Dallas, TX Tuesday, March 22, 2011 David,You are in my prayers. God hears your every cry and He will console you in this difficult time. If you need anything, please let me know.
Love you
Mary Jo Clark
White Hall, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Over the years,Ms. Ruby was a customer in my antique shop and became a good friend! She was a special lady and a true southern lady! I will always remember her and Mr Lee and the visits that we enjoyed ! I have a short poem that Lee wrote about me and my shop, that I wouldn't take anything for. I met their sons and grandson several times and my thoughts go out to her family and thank you for being so good to your mom and dad! You will never regret it! God Bless you boys !Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you. I didn't work with Mrs. Ruby but I did work with Mr. Lee, they are good people. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.Denise Smith-Frost
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Jerry, David and Family, I will be praying for you all in the days ahead. Mrs. Ruby was so special in so many ways. I will always cherish the afternoon I spent with her at her house looking at her carnival glass and all of her other beautiful things and hearing the stories that went with them. It meant alot to me to be invited to share it with her. She will be missed.LaNell McKiever
Monticello, AR Monday, March 21, 2011 "JUST THINK OF STEPPING ON SHORE AND FINDING ITHEAVEN.
OF TOUCHING A HAND AND FINDING IT GOD'S
OF BREATHING NEW AIR AND FINDING IT CELESTIAL
AND WAKING UP IN GLORY AND FINDING IT HOME"
Sue Dye Taylor
Sheridan, AR Monday, March 21, 2011 David and family.... What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived and that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. I remember your Mom and Dad with fondness and they were always a joy to be around. We made a lot of good memories at Second Baptist. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. I am praying for you and your loved ones. Love ya, SueJudy Scogins James
Monticello, AR Monday, March 21, 2011 My Aunt Ruby was a very special lady. She was loved by everyone. I can remember when she worked in the gift shop at the hospital. She would always want you to come in and see what she had bought. She always had a wonderful smile. I will greatly miss her but she is now with my grandparents, my brother and my dad & I know they are happy to see her. Love you and will miss you Aunt RubySuzanne Chism
Rowlett, TX Monday, March 21, 2011 Jerry, please know that you are your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and love one another.Suzanne