Ruby Weeks Moseley

RUBY EARLE WEEKS MOSELEY, age 86 and a resident of Franklinton since 1963 passed away at 2:30 AM Wednesday at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. She was born in Moselle, MS on October 1, 1924. Mrs. Moseley was one of the youngest of ten children born to Rev. Jim and Mattie Weeks. She Married Yancie “Hubert” Moseley, Sr. in early 1942 while he was serving in WWII. The couple were the founders of Moseley’s Jewelers in Hattiesburg, MS in 1945. They later opened a jewelry store in Kentwood, LA and in 1963 they opened the existing store in Franklinton. The Moseley’s worked side-by-side in the jewelry business until they retired in 1979 and then enjoyed traveling for many years. Mrs. Moseley was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was an avid golfer and bowler who enjoyed fishing and watching all sports with her husband. Her hobbies included cooking, reading, game-playing and corresponding with her large circle of family and friends. She enjoyed her three grandchildren and while they were growing up she and Mr. Hubert took them on many vacations. Those who knew the couple, knew the love they shared and know that they are united again. Survived by: Son and Daughter in law: Y.H. “Buck” Moseley, Jr. and Linda Key Moseley of Franklinton Granddaughters: Angel Moseley Simmons and Kim F. Morris Becky Moseley Thomas and husband Dean Thomas all of Franklinton Grandson: Yancie H. “Bubba” Moseley III and wife Tracy Moseley of Mandeville Great-grandchildren: Adam Simmons and Kandis of Franklinton; Tucker Simmons of Santa Monica, CA, Allison Moseley of Covington; Linden Moseley Shane and husband Jason of Irving, TX; Matthew Moseley of Mandeville; Austin Varnado and wife Tina of Franklinton; Tyler Varnado of Ocean Springs, MS; Whitney Varnado of Franklinton; and Carter and Collin Cheramie of Mandeville Great-great-grandchilren: Deveyn Thomas, Keyton and Ethyn Varnado, Kensly and Luke Simmons all of Franklinton She was preceded in death by her husband Yancie “Hubert” Moseley, her parents Rev. and Mrs. James W. Weeks, Sr.; brothers Paul, Rayford, and James Weeks; sisters Willie Mae Windham, Thelma Pickering, Winfred Beech, Una Lyons, Lucy Armstrong, and Wynona Ridgeway and a great-grandchild Jamie Moseley Varnado. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 11 AM Thursday until time for the funeral service at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Gene Richards officiating. Burial in the Ellis Cemetery. Pallbearers: Tyler Varnado, Adam Simmons, Matthew Moseley, Tucker Simmons, Carter Cheramie, Collin Cheramie Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com

Ruby Weeks Moseley

October 1, 1924 - July 27, 2011

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October 1, 1924 - July 27, 2011

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