She was born on June 28, 1925 to Edgar Allen Stafford and Agnes Eason Stafford in Johnston County, NC.

Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Reverend Joseph Junior Grimes.  She is survived by 4 daughters, Wanda Grimes Labozzetta and her husband Tony of Chapin, SC; Gloria Grimes Boyles of Columbia, SC; Patricia Grimes Sandlin and her husband Chris of Roanoke Rapids; and Nancy Grimes Adkins of Smithfield, NC; 2 sons, Kenneth I. Grimes and wife Beverly of South Haven, MS; William O. Grimes and wife Bettie of Murfreesboro, NC; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  

She was a member of Smith United Methodist Church and served with her husband in Methodist ministries for 37 years.  

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Smith United Methodist Church with Reverend Tom Schwartz officiating.   

The family will receive friends at Smith United Methodist Church from 1:00 pm until service time on August 21, 2013.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to United hospice 301 S. church street Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  

Arrangements are being handled by Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids.

Online condolences maybe made to the family at www.askewfs.com