Mrs. Ruby Bates Johnson

July 21, 1947 - November 19, 2016

Mrs. Ruby Bates Johnson was born in Johnston, South Carolina on October 21, 1947 to the late Brady and Georgia Ann Norris Bates. On November 19, 2016, the Lord reached for her hand so she can receive her wings. "Jean", as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was educated in the public schools systems and she graduated with the class of 1965 Booker T. Washington High School. Shortly thereafter, she attended a local community college where she studied business administration. She worked as an occupational therapist until her health declined. Ruby married the love of her life, William D. Johnson, in July of 1992. Left to cherish precious memories are: her husband: daughter, Sabrina (Antuan) Little; a step-daughter, Michelle Collier; three sisters, Linda (Earnest) Swift, Hazel Kennedy and Sylvia (Alvin) Smith; a brother, Frank (Bobby) Bates; four sisters in-law, Deitra Varn-Smith, Elise LaRue Daniels, Verna Cheatam, and Bernice Griffin; two brothers in-law, Jessie (Joy) Griffin and Keith Griffin; eleven grandchildren; a great grandchild; a special niece, Ann Cheatam, a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.