Ruby Elizabeth McKinney, 85

Ruby Elizabeth McKinney, 85, passed away November 21, 2024.

Before moving to Fair Haven Home, Ruby lived with her husband and former Cleveland County Sheriff, Buddy McKinney in Mooresboro. They were married for 67 years.

Ruby was an advocate for learning and teaching, earning a college degree from Gardner Webb University and a Master's degree from Appalachian State University. She taught elementary school for 33 years for the Cleveland County school system, mostly at Boiling Springs Elementary School, retiring in 1999.

She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

Ruby is survived by her husband, Buddy McKinney of Mooresboro, her son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Crystal McKinney of Morganton, and grandchildren, Mary-Kathryn (Davis) Rand of Nashville, TN and Jackson McKinney of Chapel Hill.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Pearl Cash, her brother Fred (Doris) Cash, in-laws Jim and Lillie Mae McKinney.

Private Family Services will be held at a later date.

Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.