Ruby A. Humphrey

Ruby A. Davis Humphrey, 75, of Russellville, Arkansas, died Thursday, February 5, 2004 at her home. The daughter of Jim and Hattie (Lenhart) Davis, she was born December 22, 1928 in Russellville. She was a 1946 graduate of Russellville High School and attended Arkansas Polytechnic College. Ruby and J.D. Humphrey were married on August 11, 1948 in Russellville. They purchased Colonial Flower Shop in 1951 and operated the shop for 40 years. The shop was originally located on 8th & Denver, but moved to West Main Street in 1956. She was an active member of the Pope County Democratic Committee and worked in area elections for many years. She worked along with her husband at the Arkansas State Legislature in the VIP room from 1995 to 2000. Ruby was a longtime member of the Russellville Country Club and a member of the First United Methodist Church and Choir. She was also a member of the Family Life Circle at First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James Davis, and a sister, Betty Shinn.
She is survived by her husband, J.D. Humphrey of Russellville; a daughter, Nana Robertson of Orlando, Florida; 2 grandchildren, Jourdan Robertson and Clay Robertson of Orlando, FL; a sister, Ann Humphrey of Russellville.
A memorial service will be at 10 am Saturday, February 7, 2004 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Mackey Yokem will officiate. The body was cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be following the memorial service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 1310 West Main Street Suite A, Russellville, AR, 72801.

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