Ruby Estelle Avery

Ruby Estelle Avery, 89, of Pfafftown, NC died Thursday, June 4, 2020.  Born in Burke County, NC on May 16, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Lila E. Avery.  Ruby was a member of Gaston Chapel AME Church.

Miss Avery is survived by her daughter, Mildred Avery Tanner and husband, Purnell, of Pfafftown; grandsons, Purnell Tanner, Jr. and Jonathan Tanner; brother, Forest Fleming, Jr.; special friend, Mrs. Dorothy Tanner; and several nieces and nephews..

In addition to her mother, Ruby was preceded in death by two brothers, Jefferson and James Avery; and a brother, Russell Fleming.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Gaston Chapel AME Church with Rev. Alphonso McGlen officiating.  Burial will follow in Olive Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gaston Chapel AME Church.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.