Ruby was born on February 3, 1920 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Andrew Jackson Harris and Anna Rhodes Harris.  She was a longtime member of Bethany Baptist Church and was the Rutherfordton Regional Director of Meals on Wheels for many years. She also worked in textiles and worked as a nutritionist for the elderly. She enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, cake decorating and was known for making delicious pastries.

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, James Crawford Bright; one daughter, Sandra Kaye Champion; three brothers, Otto Harris, Earl Harris, Burl Harris and one sister, Ellen Lowery.

     Survivors include five sons, James I. Bright and his wife, Ruby of Rutherfordton, Joe William Bright and wife, Margaret of Forest City, Donald Wayne Bright and wife, Florence of Bostic, Van Douglas Bright and wife, Janice of Forest City and Michael Andrew Bright also of Forest City; two sisters, Cumi West of Charlotte and Bernice Arrowood of Caroleen.  She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

     Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Bethany Baptist Church with Reverend John Perry and Reverend Chris Fox officiating.  Interment services will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church. 

     Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

     Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the Bright family.

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