Ruby D. Daves

Ruby D. Daves Age 94, of South Lyon, passed away peacefully October 14, 2012. She was born July 30, 1918 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to Jonah and Maebelle (nee Turner) Pittman. She was united in marriage to Bryan A. Daves on October 24, 1936; and they spent 43 loving years together until his death in 1980. Ruby was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to sew and was a very talented seamstress; she made clothing for her children and help with many alterations. She also enjoyed quilting. She was an amazing southern cook; some of the favorites were cookies, cornbread, green beans, and cobblers. Ruby loved music; she enjoyed playing the guitar and banjo and was and excellent harmony singer. She is survived by her loving children, Barbara (the late Richard) Workman, Douglas (Jean) Daves, David (Hanna) Daves, Doris (Lowell) Doepker, Joseph (Trish) Daves, and Randall Daves; her sister Ruth Jones; 20 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; and 19 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her infant daughter Margaret Ann Daves, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 16 from 2-8pm at Casterline Funeral Home, 59255 10 Mile Road, South Lyon. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 17 at 11am, with visitation beginning at 10am at the Brighton Nazarene Church, 7669 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI 48116. Mrs. Daves will be laid to rest at New Hudson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Brighton Nazarene Church or the South Lyon Senior Care and Rehab Center, 700 Reynold Sweet Parkway, South Lyon, MI 48178.