Ruby Garrison Free

Ruby Garrison Free, age 95, of Homer, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Born on April 6, 1930, in Homer, she was the daughter of the late John and Sue Hardy Garrison. Ruby was from the generation that believed in hard work, and she exemplified that ethic with 39 years of service at Carwood Manufacturing and then with another 28 1/2 years at Walmart in Cornelia. Her family was most precious to her, and she enjoyed spending time with them, cooking for and feeding them, as well as any others whom she was around. Ruby was a member of Unity Christian Church, where she enjoyed attending church services.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Everett Free; son and daughter-in-law, Morris and Jeanette Free; brothers, Calvin and Charles Garrison.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Lynn Free, and Terry and Diane Free; grandchildren and spouses, Michael and Lisa Free, James Free, Brian and Jackie Free, Danny Free, Bethany and Janes Nanulaitta, and Darick Free; 14 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; several extended relatives and friends.

Funeral services are 4 pm on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Bethany Christian Church, with Minister Mike Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Java Evangelism, P.O. Box 215, Bremen, Georgia 30110.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.