1940
2026
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia, God’s angels came to escort Ruby L. Hatch to her heavenly home.
Born on July 7, 1940, in Waverly, Virginia, she was the oldest child of the late Johnnie Sr. and Alberta Boothe.
Ruby was known for her nurturing spirit and unwavering dedication to her family. She brought immeasurable joy to those around her and leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and compassion. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed and forever cherished.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory and to rejoice in her eternal peace: her daughter, Phyllis L. Thomas (Leon); her sons, Rudolph K. Hatch (CeeCee) and Lee Juan D. Hatch (Horacio); two grandchildren, Kevin Hunter (Cianna) and Darrell Howell (Shante); eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, James Boothe, Johnnie Boothe, Jr., and William Boothe (Renita); sibling-like companions, Herman and Diann Delk; additional three sisters-in-law; one brother in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends; and her close friend, Linda Bracy.
Who will never forget the love Ruby brought into her life.
Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Jordan D. Moody, eulogist.
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Joanie H. V. Carmichael
February 25, 2026
It was a honor and a pleasure to have been in Mrs. Ruby’s presence and seeing her huge smile. I will miss her summoning me over to sit with her at your family functions. May your hearts be soon filled with joy and happiness again and may you find comfort in the memories.
Audrey Jackson
February 23, 2026
you will be miss love you Aunt Runy
Renita Boothe
February 19, 2026
I will truly miss Ruby. We have been sisters in love for 47 years. That makes her my family. I enjoyed her stays at our home and us going shopping together. Ruby truly loved to shop and especially when we found bargains at the garage sales. Farewell, my sister, I will see you on the other side. Rest in peace. I will continue to take care of your baby brother.
Linda and Henry Gray
February 19, 2026
My Dear Aunt Ruby, I don’t know what to say, I am still in shock, I keep thinking back to the last time I talked to you and I told you that my Sisters and I was going to get together and come visit you and you said, y’all just come it doesn’t have to be no special occasion just come, Oh how I wish I would have listened ! Needless to say we didn’t make that visit. I remember meeting you when you first moved back to Waverly years ago, then later Phyllis came and we have been like Family ever since ! You will be missed just knowing that you were only a call away! Phyllis hold your head up. Wonderful Job taking care of your Mom, I know the pain all to well but God will see you through ❤
Lillian Chambliss- Dupree
February 19, 2026
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Robin Harrison
February 18, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful lady Ms Ruby just so sweet always a smile on her face I was always happy to run into her. She is going to be truly miss so very sorry for your loss Love Prayers and Condolences phyllis Darrell and Family❤
Katherine Vaughan
February 18, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Gladys Bailey Lyons
February 17, 2026
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of the families. GOD bless you all!
Debra Arrington
February 16, 2026
With Heartfelt Sympathy to the family.
I will always remember your Mom’s laughter and the kindness she showed me during my childhood. The days and nights that I spent at her home she always treated me like a daughter. Miss Ruby will always be in my heart.
Dwayne Arrington
February 16, 2026
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow...
Tracy Coleman-Harris
February 15, 2026
We will Miss You Cousin Ruby gone but never forgotten! Love you
Tracy & Kareen
RIP❤
Patricia Howell
February 15, 2026
Another link of the family tree has been broken Ruby you'll be truly missed but you fought a good fight the battle is over now you are in the arms of the Master RIP cousin love you
Linda Bracy
February 14, 2026
To my best friend for over 25 years I will miss you more than I can say. I will miss our daily chats you have been my rock so many times. We laughed talked what you cook today about our little circle of trips like to the dr to the store. I love you so very much I don’t know what I’m going to do without you.
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