Ruby Wilson Barker, age 95, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. Ms. Ruby was born on August 4, 1927 in Atmore, AL to Benjamin Hub Wilson & Lula Mae Carraway Wilson. She owned & operated "Ruby's Fish Camp" on Perdido River from 1960-1989. A few years later, she went to work as a Precision Machinist in Robertsdale, AL, a trade she took great pride in for approximately 10 years. She never met a stranger and her love for serving others was evident in many ways.

At Christmas, she always had a gift for everyone who entered her home. For the sick or those in need, she would prepare and deliver food. Ms. Ruby only had two speeds in her life "wide open and stop" and she lived life to the fullest.

Her family was the joy of her life, especially later in her life. After her retirement, during failing health, she was fortunate to stay with each of her children and two of her grandchildren, she enjoyed her stay tremendously. Whether known by Moma, Granny, Nana, or Granny Ruby she was deeply loved, and her memory will be cherished forever.

She is preceded in death by her parents; five siblings; her daughter, Patricia Ann Thompson, and her granddaughter, Tammy Durden Gates.

Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Shaw of Pensacola, FL, and Kay Durden (Ronnie) of Grand Ridge, FL; eight grandchildren: Wendy (Fritz), Billy (Andrea), Danny (Lori), Buddy (Sidney), John (Marian) Belinda (Mike), Amy (John), and Phillip (April); eighteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Funeral services will be Monday, February 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, AL with Rev. Jeb Miller officiating. Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday, February 13, 2023, at 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.