Ruby Sanders

Ruby Eliza Kimbler Sanders – Blountville, TN Ruby Eliza Kimbler Sanders, 88, Blountville, TN passed away on December 18, 2016 at the residence of her daughter. Ruby was born in Scott County, VA on May 8, 1928 to the late Rufus Leonard and Eliza (Compton) Kimbler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rex Virgil Sanders and several sisters and brothers. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Wanda Shipley and husband, Richard, Blountville, TN; granddaughter, Rebecca Shipley Rose and husband, Wally, Blountville, TN; grandson, Dereck Shipley and wife, Stephanie, Bristol, TN; great grandchildren, Trey and Tori Rose, Dominic, Madeline, Carter Shipley, along with several nieces, and nephews. Close family friend Kim Shaw and sons, Brendan and Jacob. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Gate City Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Matthew Rose officiating. Pine Grove Harmony will provide music. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Kimbler Family Cemetery in Alley Valley Community. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Lawton Stallard, Richard Shipley and Trey Rose will serve as honorary pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 a.m. for the graveside service. An online guest register is available for the Sanders family at www.gatecityfunerals.com. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Ruby Sanders.