Ruby L. Whales

RUBY LOUISE WHALES, age 62, was born in Cassatt, South Carolina on May 6, 1952. Ruby was the youngest of the late Daniel and Annie Adamson's nine children. Ruby graduated as Valedictorian from Jackson High School in the year of 1970. Upon finishing high school, Ruby relocated to Baltimore, Maryland where she met and married the late Charles Whales. Ruby and Charles ultimately became divorced, after which she enlisted in the United States Navy. She served in the armed forces from 1977 until 1982 and received an honorable discharge after her obligation was completed. Ruby later attended Jackson State University, in Jackson Mississippi, and in 1982 received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. As new opportunities opened for Ruby, she moved to Manassas, Virginia and was employed with International Business Machined Corporation (IBM). She held the position as a computer programming for ten years. She remained involved in computer repair and programming for many years. Ruby encouraged many of her family members to pursue military service and/or higher education. In the net stage of Ruby's life she was determined to pursue her own business. She discovered her niche in the home-health care field and founded her own assisted living business named, “Ruby's Place”. Ruby was a great resource as an entrepreneur and took responsibility in aiding other individuals with starting their assisted living facilities. Ruby was a woman who loved her family (especially the males) and friends. Whenever there was a nee, Ruby would open her heart to give. She was a great conversationalist with a splash of humor. She had a way of livening up any discussion while also making you feel comfortable. She would always leave you with some “food for thought” so you could continue to ponder. Ruby was indeed a teacher. She expounded on information, gave insight, and left you with a feeling a growth. Ruby had a bold exterior but with a kind and gentle heart. In the year 2010, Ruby's health began to decline and she moved in with her oldest sister, Mary Wilson. She departed this life on February 17, 2015. Ruby leaves to cherish her memory: four siblings, Sarah Thomas, Josephine Boykins, Mary Wilson, and Thomas Adamson; nieces and nephews, cousins and special friend, Lisa Hamilton. Ruby was preceded in death by Daniel Adamson Jr. (brother), Mae F. Adamson (sister), Margie Faye A. Boykins (sister), and Barbara Canty (sister).

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Ruby L. Whales

May 6, 1952 - February 17, 2015