Ruby Smith Matherly, 85, of Martinsville, VA passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at her home. She was born December 24, 1934 in Franklin County, VA to the late Callie Mae Haskins Smith and John Samuel Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Myrtle Robertson and brother, Burton Smith. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Matherly of the home; daughter, Teresa Carolyn Haynes (Randy) of Winston-Salem, NC; sister, Emma Jane Grogan (Thomas) of Collinsville, VA; and brothers, Carroll Smith (Janet) and Cecil Smith, both of Martinsville, VA. Mrs. Matherly was a member of Fuller Memorial Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel with Pastor Fred Hardin officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, VA is serving the Matherly family.