Ruby T. Harris, 86 peacefully passed away at her home in Virginia Beach on Monday, July 17, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Princess Anne County on March 23, 1937, to the late Walter E. Travis and Virginia Mabel (James) Travis.

Due to the early death of her parents, she was raised from early childhood by her Aunt Amelia Belle Brock and Kenneth Alton Brock.  She was predeceased in death by her four children, Cheryl L. Bitterling (Larry), Melvin I. Harris, Gary A. Harris, and Edward R. Harris (Wendy).  She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Kenneth Ray (Heavy) Harris and son Kenneth Robert Harris (Pam).  She is also survived by her sister Geraldine Murden and many grandchildren, Dwayne Harris (Lisa), Jeremy Henricks, Nathan Henricks (Lisa), Samantha DeGhetto (Josh), Ashley Robley, Nick Robley, Travis Harris (Alicia), Jake Harris (Cassie) and Ray Harris (Katelyn).  She is also survived by many great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 691 Princess Anne Road on Friday July 21st at 2:00 p.m.  After the memorial service, there will be a private graveside service at Willowood Cemetery.

Ruby was a lifelong member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and a proud member of the Princess Anne United Daughters of the Confederacy.