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Obituary for Ruby Butler Lee
Ruby Butler Lee, 94 of Plymouth died Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Washington County Hospital in Plymouth. Born September 21, 1918 in Bertie County she was the daughter of the late John Graham Butler and Mattie Lee Butler and was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph James Lee; son, Joseph J. Lee, II; sisters, Mattie B. Stager, Virginia B. Elliott, Alice B. Delorenzo; brothers, John G. Butler, Jr., Josiah M. Butler and Charles D. Butler. Mrs. Ruby was a retired beautician, a loving homemaker, an avid gardener and member of Askewville Baptist Church. Her family includes her daughters, Ruby L. Ange of Plymouth, N.C. and Judy Lee of Pantego, N.C.; son, John E. Lee of Wilmington, N.C.; brother, Henry J. Butler of Whitakers, N.C.; nine grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth. Burial will follow in Windley Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Saturday following the service in the funeral home reception area and other times at her daughter Ruby's residence. Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth.