Ruby D. Shoulders

Ruby Dee (Troutt) Shoulders

Was called to her heavenly home on September 19, 2016 by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, at the age of 84.
She is survived by her husband William Lee Shoulders and three children, Carol (Robert Henderson) of St. Paul, IN; Kenneth (Judy) Shoulders of Manchester, NH; and Timothy (Sandra) Shoulders of Camby, IN. Ruby was a loving grandmother to 7 grandchildren, 20 great­ grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild.
Ruby Dee was born to Betty Mae (Slayton) and Hoyt Wilson Troutt in Westmoreland, TN on September 24, 1931. Ruby found her soul mate and future husband, William, in her home town of Westmoreland, TN. They were married on May 20, 1950. They started their home in Gallatin where Carol and Kenneth were born. In 1955 they moved their home to Indianapolis, IN where Timothy was born. William was called to serve the Lord's Church in ministry in 1962 and by extension, Ruby became a missionary baptist preacher's wife. Throughout his preaching career, William led congregations at Southside (IN), Faith (Ml), Macedonia (IN), Bethel (IN) and Freedom MBC in Indianapolis. With each change, Ruby dutifully moved her home and family and served those churches at William's side.
Ruby is a member of Freedom MBC. In addition to her service to God, Ruby was a manager at Zayres in Indianapolis during the 1980s and a tireless worker. She always kept a clean house and neat garden and was known for her ability to cook and can. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren tremendously.
In her later years, she endured a decade long battle with Alzheimer's with William serving her during those challenges as she had served him in his work. In John 5, the sick wait by the Bethesda pool in Jerusalem for a healing. Ruby Dee's family has been waiting by the pool with her for a long time. Today by passing through this earthly realm, she has received her healing. Her family awaits the day we can meet her again, shed of her earthly infirmities, at the foot of Our Father in heaven. From the mouth of Jesus in John 5:8 "Rise, take up thy bed, and walk"
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 3-8 p.m. at Flanner and Buchanan-Floral Park. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 26, 2016 at 10 a.m. in the funeral center. Following the service, Ruby will be laid to rest at Floral Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Freedom Missionary Baptist Church, 350 N. Fuller Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46224.