Ruby Reed Lyons

Ruby is preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Phelan Reed and Randolph C. Reed Sr; brothers, Randolph C. Reed Jr and Thomas S. Reed II; and sister, Anne P. Reed.

She is survived by her five loving children, Thomas R. Lyons, Pia L. Laborde, Johannah L. Castleman, Joshua M. Lyons and Merrick C. Lyons; former spouse of 20 years, Alfred “Pio” Lyons; sisters, Margaret P. Reed and Mary R. Williams; grandchildren, John P. Laborde III, R. Grayson Laborde, Sage L. Laborde, Annabelle C. Castleman, Georgia C. Castleman, Thomas R. Castleman, Charles R. Lyons, Yvonne P. Lyons, Hannah N. Lyons, Elizabeth W. Lyons.

Ruby was born and raised in the Catholic faith in Beaumont, TX. She moved to New Orleans to attend Loyola University as a Philosophy major and Psychology minor. She received a Master’s Degree in Social Work at Tulane University. Ruby was a selfless volunteer, devoting her time at hospice and at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. She was proud to be one of the very first runners in Audubon Park. Ruby overcame a traumatic brain injury and the ensuing disabilities with incredible strength, grace, and optimism. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Ruby is revered by all for her kindhearted nature. She is an inspiration to all who know and love her.

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 11am. Visitation will begin at 10am. All guests are required to wear a mask inside of the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to Passages Hospice in New Orleans.

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