Ruby Elaine Bushrod, 90, of Holland, MI, formerly of Evansville, IN passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Holland, MI. She was born in Russellville, KY on March 14, 1934, to the late Harry First and Mary Denning.
Ruby grew up and spent most of her life in Evansville where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. She was a member of Dove Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where she was ordained as a minister. At Mt. Olive Galilee Baptist Church in the 1970’s and 1980’s, she played piano for the Jr. Choir and sang in the Sr. Choir.
Ruby moved to Holland, MI in 2008 to live with her daughter. She worked at Evergreen Common as an in-home caregiver until she was 80 years old. This position involved taking clients to doctor appointments and grocery shopping for them, cooking and personal care. After she retired, she became a prayer partner at WTLJ/TCT station in Allendale, MI.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Laddys Anderson; second husband, David Bushrod; son, Laddys Anderson II, and her brother, Harry First.
Ruby is survived by her daughters; Felicia Anderson, Mary Anderson Plummer (Derrick), Fay Anderson, and Judy Anderson; grandchildren, Shimeka Balcazar (Noe), Laddys Anderson III, Ladesha Anderson, David Plummer, Olivia Anderson; and her great grandson, Noah Balcazar whom she called her “Prince Charming”. Ruby loved her children very much and absolutely adored her grandchildren and great grandson.
Visitation for friends will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Nazarene Baptist Church, 867 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN, officiated by Pastor Randall K. Lander, Sr. with burial at Sunset Memorial Park.
Ruby’s family would like to thank LifeCircles Home Healthcare in Holland, MI for helping keep Ruby at her daughter’s home as long as was possible.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.
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