Ruby Mae Bowen Wells, age 97, of Cherryville, NC, entered into eternal rest on February 10, 2017 at Carolina Care, Cherryville, NC. Born in Scott County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Bowen and Perlie Fritz Bowen. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Gilmer B. Wells, daughters Billie Jo Wells Roper, toddler, Ima Jean Wells and infant daughter, Greta Lou Wells and many, many other loved ones. Ruby loved the Lord and her family. She made everything beautiful. She enjoyed and took pride in her garden and flowers. She was very smart and wise and she loved unconditionally. A special thanks goes to Ruby's youngest daughter, Lila Long for her unselfish love and devoted care.

SURVIVORS: Daughters: Alta Summers, Saint Paul, VA; Trula Higgs, Hanford, CA; Jean Necessary and husband Bob, Kings Mountain, NC; Jackie Wiggs and husband George, Dudley, NC; Brenda Rolfes, Brooklyn Park, MN; Shirley Stenberg, Plano, TX; Lila Long and husband Mark, Grover, NC;

Sons; Jonathan Wells and wife Mary, Savanna, GA and Roger Wells and wife Sherry, Kings Mountain, NC.

Siblings: Bill Bowen, IN; Nadine Williams and husband Herbert, Appalachia, VA; Carl Bowen, Sr. and wife Judy, Appalachia, Va; Lorranie Mullins and husband Roscoe, Pennington Gap, VA; Bill Johnson and wife Cathey, Dayton, OH; Rosetta Reed and husband Cecil, Bristol, TN

Trina Mullins and husband Eddie, Sneedville, TN

As well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 2:00 PM at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bob Necessary officiating.

VISITATION: Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA