of Byhalia, MS

July 4, 1933 - June 11, 2023

Ruby Lee Key Johnson, 89 years old, of Byhalia, MS (formerly of Helena, AR) entered God's Heavenly Kingdom on June 11, 2023 at DeSoto Health Care in Southaven, MS. She was born on July 4, 1933 in Westor, AR to James Fred Key and Gertrude Little Key.

Ruby was a loving and devoted wife and the mother of two daughters. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Delbert Johnson. She is survived by her loving daughters, Debby Johnson Corley (husband, Bobby), and Gayle Johnson Odom (husband, Eddy) all of Byhalia, MS. She has three grandchildren, Christy Brown, Kyle Rodgers (wife, Halle) and Kaci Willard (husband, Landon) all of Olive Branch, MS. She has four great-grandchildren, Wyatt Rodgers, Hayes Rodgers, Andi Willard and Reid Willard along with many wonderful sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, whom she loved so much.

Ruby was one of twelve siblings and has one surviving sibling, Jerry Key, Sr. She was preceded in death by siblings, J.C. Key, Charles Key, Horace Key, Juanita Bailey, Frances McGee, Pearlie Huey, Howard Key, Sue Maynard and Barbara Bishop.

Ruby was a very hard worker. Her working history included Bobbie Brooks Sewing Factory in West Helena, AR, Daggett's Drug Store in Marianna, AR, Experiment Soil Testing Station in Marianna, AR, Central High School in Helena, AR and retired from Great Rivers Education Co-Op in Helena, AR.

Ruby enjoyed league bowling, reading, crochet, family genealogy and loved vanilla ice cream almost as much as her family, but not quite. She was a faithful member of Cedar View Baptist Church, where she regularly attended for the years prior to her illness.

Visitation will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Marianna, Arkansas, funeral services at 2:30 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Sunset Memorial Gardens, West Helena, AR.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR  72360
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com