Ruby Agnes Holt

Ruby Agnes Saunders Holt, age 99, of Troy, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Autumn Care of Biscoe, NC.  

Ruby was born in Montgomery County on July 16, 1924 to the late John Cleveland Saunders and Mary Caroline Mullinex Saunders. She worked for many years as an Inspector at Troy Drapery.  Ruby loved family gatherings, loved to cook and was known especially for her Coconut Cake.  She enjoyed doing Word searches.  She was a life-long member of Uwharrie Methodist Church.  

She is survived by her sons: David Holt (Rose) of Kinston, NC and Ronald "Ron" Holt (Libby) of Randleman; five grandchildren: April Jeup, Heather Holt, Joseph Holt, Roger Pierce, and Tanya Pierce; eight great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Holt Sr., brothers, Elton, Tommy, Bradley and J.C. Saunders, and sister Lois Lucas.  

A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Pugh Troy Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Troy, NC.  A Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Uwharrie Methodist Church, 3027 NC Hwy. 109, Troy, NC with the Rev. William Saunders officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  

On-line condolences may be made to www.pughfuneralhome.com.  

Pugh Troy Funeral Home is serving the family of Ruby Holt.