| Date of Birth | June 28, 1932 |
| Passed Away | February 6, 2014 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | February 14, 2014 |
| Service Time | Noon |
| Service Location | Rehoboth Deliverance Ministries, 112 East Ave., Hornell |
RUBY M. FOSKEY
HORNELL-Ruby M. Foskey of Hornell, passed away on Thursday afternoon (Feb. 6, 2014) surrounded by family and friends, at her home.
She was predeceased by her parents, Roosevelt Ranger and Tillie Mae Clayton; her sibilings, Robert Ranger and Mary Lee Nelson; her daughter, Miriam Foskey; her son, Kenny Foskey and her son-in-law, Curtis Harmonson, Sr.
She is survived by her nine children, Emmanuel (Dore’) Foskey of Pahrump, NV, Marseena Harmonson of Hornell, Naomi (McKinley) Branch of Endwell, Phillip Foskey of Canisteo, Jerome Foskey of Hornell, Teresa Henry of Hornell, Timothy Foskey of Corning, Adrian Foskey of Hornell and Conswalla Foskey of Norcross, GA; along with a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews (too many to mention) and her church family and friends, who she loved all very much.
Ruby was a retired housekeeper for many businessemen in the local area. She was an active member of Rehoboth Deliverance Ministries in Hornell for 23 years under the leadership of Overseer Juanita Braswell and Pastor Sandra Searight. She was head of the church Mother’s Board, past head of Hospitality and also read the weekly church announcements.
She had a passion for writing poems and cooking. She was affectionately known for her summer corner barbeques, cooking southern fried chicken and being called the “bean queen.” Anyone that was hungry could get a meal, anyone that needed love, was loved and anybody that needed a place to stay, her door was always open.
Ruby will always be remembered for her kindness, her spunky humor, her gentle soul, her laugh and her willingness to give unconditionally.
Calling hours are from 10 a.m. to noon Friday (Feb. 14) at the Rehoboth Deliverance Ministries, 112 East Ave. where a celebration of life service will be held immediately following callings hours at noon.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to the Rehoboth Deliverance Ministries Building Fund, 112 East Ave., Hornell, N.Y. 14843.
Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. 285 Main St., Hornell.
She was truly a woman of God the only grandmother I’ve been close to I love her and my heart is breaking its hard to keep it together but I know she is looking at all of us smiling she isn’t hurting anymore. I love you grandma.
Tuka
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. I remember the good times while at your house in Arkport.
Remembering this wonderful lady during my school years at Arkport Central. Always smiling, always happy and always making sure you were fed! My father noted many times she would make food and take it to him and his bus drivers at the school. Such a wonderful cook and they enjoyed every meal! We will miss your smiling face and kind words and until we see you again…may god bless you beautiful lady!
I’ll always remember eating ruby’s southern fried chicken at pot luck dinners at the Arkport UMC when I was a kid…still to this day .. the best ever…RIP Ruby
Andrew and I have you and Dore in our thoughts and prayers. It was such an honor to have met your Mother~always cherish her memory and always keep her close to your heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I remember as a young boy around age 10 when Emmanuel invited me to his home Arkport to spend time and have a meal. We had a grand time and the meal was exceptional. Mrs. Foskey was always so friendly and outgoing and she made me feel right at home. She was someone who always lifted up those around her and just beamed with love and generosity. Now she is home with her Lord and Savior. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Praise God for Ruby! A real sweetheart who will be greatly missed! If Heaven was in need of a cook, it has one now! You we’re and are still a sweet lady!
Mrs Foskey was one of the most upbeat woman I have known! She had a special spot in her life for all children. I loved playing in their yard as a child! I saw her a few years ago and she remembered me even though it had years and years since she had seen me! She was always smiling! She is truly an angel now!
My prayers and thoughts goes out the family.i will miss her dearly,sorry I can’t be there
So sorry to hear of dear Ruby’s passing. I learned so many wonderful life lessons from her and i loved her dearly. I am certainly blessed for having her in my life and I will remember her fondly always. God has a great new angel.
EMMANUEL
We were so sad to hear of the passing of your mother. You and your sisters are in our prayers. I am as near to you as the phone. God loves you all and so do we.
REV. & Mrs. P.C. Jones
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prayers and hugs to you all in your loss. What a wonderful person, your Mom and grandma was. I always enjoyed seeing her…years ago. I have to work, and cannot make the services…with love and prayers ps. She did make the best chicken ever!
Mama Ruby was one most Anointed Woman of God that I knew. She brought wisdom knowledge understanding Joy and Peace. In her presence there was Joy and a shift in the atmosphere. She was loving to me. She made me feel like a daughter with much Love. I am grateful for knowing her personally. I regret that my daughter who desire to know personal never got a chance to her grandmother. I love her and my condolences for the family for she will be missed. I stil remember the dinners and family gathering. This was the first time I tasted her “hoppin John”. I has never heard of this dish but it great. I am honored and blessed to have known Mama Ruby Foskey. I can remember her saying anything bad about anyone. Much Love.
So Sorry to hear about your loss. Just saw this on Facebook. Know that you are sincerely in our thoughts and prayers. Please pass along our Condolences to the rest of your family.
I never got to met you but by i was told that you was one beautiful person i wish i had and i can see how much you are loved
I remember when I was a little girl, Ruby would cook and clean for my Grandmother Mattie. She made the BEST home fried chicken I ever tasted. Farewell Ruby, I will remember you fondly.