Ruby Nell Dickens

Gleaves, Ruby Nell Dickens , age 85, died October 2, 2024. Ruby was born in Smith County, TN and was the daughter of the late, James Roosevelt Maxwell and May Stockling Maxwell. She was a devoted Christian woman who lived her life guided by her faith and love for God. Ruby was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church and the Gideons Women’s Auxiliary. She was a lifelong lover of Southern gospel music and found comfort and inspiration in the songs of faith. Ruby was retired form Hartmann Luggage. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James William Dickens; sister, Ruth Blair and step-sons – Danny and Ricky Gleaves.

Ruby is survived by:

Husband – Richard Gleaves

Children – Ernest Dickens and Emily Dickens

Sister – Judy (Steven) Thornhill

Step-children – Melinda Gleaves and Jason (Melissa) Gleaves

Step-daughter-in-law – Carolyn Gleaves

Step-grandchildren – Rachel (John) Curtis, Jesse (Tammy) Gleaves, Mason Gleaves, Hailey King and Laiken King

Several step-great-grandchildren

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Rev. Russ Stephens and Rev. Elijah Hosse officiating. Interment will follow at Baird Cemetery in Hickman, TN. Active pallbearers will be Jason Gleaves, Mason Gleaves, Jesse Gleaves, Eric Cummings, John Curtis and Kevin Etheridge. Honorary pallbearers will be Mack Moss, Mark Stephens, Wayne Bobbitt, Joel Thacker, Steve Burnette, Chris Birdsong, David Clariday, Nathan Clariday and Steven Thornhill.

Flowers accepted, donations may be made to Silver Springs Baptist Church, 9938 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to service time Tuesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, 1098 Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN.     (615) 773-2663, www.bondmemorial.com