Ruby Dell

Mcwilliams

Ruby Dell Kelly McWilliams was born April 18, 1931 in Quitman County, Mississippi to the union of George and Adeline Kelly. She was the last remaining member of the nucleus Kelly family. She passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Ruby moved from Mississippi to make Toledo her home in 1948. She had accepted Christ as her savior in her youth, and needed a church home in Toledo. She became a faithful, lifelong member of the Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loyal member of the #1 senior usher board, and also served on

the kitchen committee. She was truly beloved by many.

Ruby served as a faithful home domestic for many decades. In fact, she worked for one family well into her eighties. She also served as hostess for a private chef who catered dinner parties in and around the Toledo area.

Preceding her in death was her father and mother, George and Adeline Kelly, sister, Lola Richardson, five brothers, George Jr, John, James, Samson, and J.W. Kelly, and her beloved husband of 45 years, Alfred McWilliams.

Left to cherish her precious memory are her 3 children, Hal (Earlise), Barbara, and Renée Norrils; 5 grandchildren, LaVonne and André (LaKeisha) Norrils, Antenica and April Williams, and Alvin Freeman III.; 10 great grandchildren, and 24 great great grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

7) I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith:

8) Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the

righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them

also that love his appearing.