Ruby M. Bowden, 94, of Birmingham, AL passed away, Monday, May 6, 2013. She was the daughter of Robert Martin who was a Birmingham Police Officer and the wife of Leon Bowden who was also a Birmingham Police Officer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leon Bowden “Granny” , parents, Robert and Hulda Martin, daughter, Linda Marie Sanford (Lee). She is survived by son, Robert Bowden (Anna), grandchildren, Dr. Janyce Sanford, Lee Edwin Sanford (Susan), Lisa Marie McClendon (Shaun), and Erin Elizabeth Ball (Troy), and by 4 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 Pm Friday, May 10, 2013 at Elmwood Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM at Elmwood Chapel. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery