Ruby Dell

("Coot") Peterson

Ruby Dell Peterson was born on September 7, 1938 and departed this Earth on October 17, 2014 to be with the Lord. "Coot" as she was affectionally known, was born to the late Mr. Lemon Choice Broxton and Mrs. Mattie Gipson-Broxton.

Ruby professed Christ at the age of 16 and joined St. Matthews Baptist Church. Ruby attended St. Mary's High School in Caryville, Florida. She relocated to Daytona Beach, Florida, she then moved to Miami, Florida. In 1977 she returned back home to Caryville, Florida to be a caregiver for her parents. She then became employed by the Washington County Public School System as a Bus Driver, where she later retired after serving more than 15 years.

She joined Spirit Filled Church of God In Christ, Inc. of Caryville, Florida, where she served as the secretary and a choir member. She was an Eastern Star for over 25 years. She started a group called "The Gospel Singing Stars", where she sang for over 30 years. She has proven herself to be a dutiful servant until God called her home to rest.

Ruby is preceded in death by her loving parents, Lemon Choice Broxton and Mattie Gipson-Broxton; two sisters: Thelma Broxton and Alma Broxton; four brothers: Shellie Broxton, Lemon Broxton, Leon Broxton, and Elder Theodore Broxton; one grandson: Isiah DeWayne Potter; two great-grandchildren: Tyshawn Julius Brown, and Faith Yvette Brown; one aunt: Ruthie Mae Gipson.

She leaves to attest to the celebration of her life's work, her companion, Joseph Johns; 11 children: Roy (Carrie Mae) Peterson, Robert Lee Peterson, Thomas (Gwendolyn) Broxton, Leslie (Lisa) Peterson, Cynthia (Zachary) Lett, Alberta Peterson, Angela (James) Spencer, Tangela Peterson, Julius (Tangela) Peterson, Travis (Zaneta) Peterson, and Landly (John) Works; Ruby also leaves two sisters: Inez Johns, and Mattie Gaddy of Caryville, Florida; two brothers: Samuel Broxton and Benjamin (Shirley) Broxton of Daytona Beach, Florida; one aunt: Flora Jane Gipson of St. Petersburg, Florida; her best friend: Mattie Ree Davis; two very special friends: Eula Broxton and Gloria Baldwin; Ruby had a wealth of 53 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, god-children, extended family & friends

Home Going Services will be held 2 P.M., Saturday, October 25, 2014 from the sanctuary of Yes Lord Deliverance Church of God In Christ, Inc., Supt. David Woods, Jr., Pastor, with Elder Tony Howard, eulogist. Interment will follow in the St. Mary Cemetery of Caryville, Florida.

The family will recieve friends, from 6:30 to 8 P.M., Friday, October 24, 2014 from the sanctuary of Spirit Fillied Church of God In Christ, Inc. of Caryville, Florida.

The remains will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to services Saturday.