Ruby Lashawn Parks Ray was born December 22, 1971 to John Gerald Parks and Sally Louise Mack of Fresno, CA. Ruby received early religion inspired by her grandmother "Ruby". She attended Carver Elementary School and Western Elementary School, then attended Ivy Junior High School where she was MVP of the volleyball team and graduated with honors in 1986. Ruby loved modeling for Ivy Talent Shows and finished her education at Washington Union High School. Ruby attended cosmetology school at Hair In Turn, also Fresno City College where she earned her license in both daycare and foster care operations. Ruby then married her high school sweetheart, Mr. Floyd Ray, Sr. in 1993.
In 1995 she opened her daycare business and foster care business motivated by her love of children. She had a special gift and loved helping both parents and children alike. Ruby was a proud owner and purchased her first home at age 30. In 2000 Ruby started working for Turning Point Drug and Rehabilitation Center where she worked as a Dietician. She loved working with her coworkers as well as the clients. Ruby had a passion for fashion, family, cooking, dancing and listening to music. Ruby was the greatest Mother.
Ruby was an active member of The Beautiful Zion Church and inspired others to believe in God. Ruby would always say "I may not be where I want to be but thank God I am not where I used to be."
Ruby is survived by her father, John Gerald Parks, and mother, Sally Louise Mack, both of Fresno, CA; husband, Floyd Ray, Sr., twin brother, Ruben Parks, brother, John Parks; sisters, Dominique Webster, Jeanine Parks, and Ashia Parks; three beautiful daughters, Shaniqua Ray, Zelvonie Ray and Jordan Ray; and one son, Floyd Ray, Jr., all of Fresno, Ca; sister-in-law, Karima Parks, and mother-in-law, Linda Miller, all of Fresno, CA; granddaughter, Ruby Diamond Ray of Fresno, CA. She leaves behind a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and close friends, Valerie Belt, Danielle Washington, Lashanda Wheeler, Linda Harris and Tisha Teeda Cummings, all of Fresno, CA. Also BFF forever Angel Smith.
Pallbearers: Dion Goodman, Troy Mack, Ronnie Mack, Johnel Wingfield, John Parks, and Greg Washington
Honorary Pallbearers: Ruben Parks, Patrick Dixon, Floyd Ray, III, Vont Wingfield, Neil Fane, Leroy Rogers, Harvey Williams, and Anton Ray
In 1995 she opened her daycare business and foster care business motivated by her love of children. She had a special gift and loved helping both parents and children alike. Ruby was a proud owner and purchased her first home at age 30. In 2000 Ruby started working for Turning Point Drug and Rehabilitation Center where she worked as a Dietician. She loved working with her coworkers as well as the clients. Ruby had a passion for fashion, family, cooking, dancing and listening to music. Ruby was the greatest Mother.
Ruby was an active member of The Beautiful Zion Church and inspired others to believe in God. Ruby would always say "I may not be where I want to be but thank God I am not where I used to be."
Ruby is survived by her father, John Gerald Parks, and mother, Sally Louise Mack, both of Fresno, CA; husband, Floyd Ray, Sr., twin brother, Ruben Parks, brother, John Parks; sisters, Dominique Webster, Jeanine Parks, and Ashia Parks; three beautiful daughters, Shaniqua Ray, Zelvonie Ray and Jordan Ray; and one son, Floyd Ray, Jr., all of Fresno, Ca; sister-in-law, Karima Parks, and mother-in-law, Linda Miller, all of Fresno, CA; granddaughter, Ruby Diamond Ray of Fresno, CA. She leaves behind a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and close friends, Valerie Belt, Danielle Washington, Lashanda Wheeler, Linda Harris and Tisha Teeda Cummings, all of Fresno, CA. Also BFF forever Angel Smith.
Pallbearers: Dion Goodman, Troy Mack, Ronnie Mack, Johnel Wingfield, John Parks, and Greg Washington
Honorary Pallbearers: Ruben Parks, Patrick Dixon, Floyd Ray, III, Vont Wingfield, Neil Fane, Leroy Rogers, Harvey Williams, and Anton Ray
Ruby Lashawn Parks Ray was born December 22, 1971 to John Gerald Parks and Sally Louise Mack of Fresno, CA. Ruby received early religion inspired by her grandmother "Ruby". She attended Carver Elementary School and Western Elementary School, then attended Ivy Junior High School where she was MVP of the volleyball team and graduated with honors in 1986. Ruby loved modeling for Ivy Talent Shows and finished her education at Washington Union High School. Ruby attended cosmetology school at Hair In Turn, also Fresno City College where she earned her license in both daycare and foster care operations. Ruby then married her high school sweetheart, Mr. Floyd Ray, Sr. in 1993.
In 1995 she opened her daycare business and foster care business motivated by her love of children. She had a special gift and loved helping both parents and children alike. Ruby was a proud owner and purchased her first home at age 30. In 2000 Ruby started working for Turning Point Drug and Rehabilitation Center where she worked as a Dietician. She loved working with her coworkers as well as the clients. Ruby had a passion for fashion, family, cooking, dancing and listening to music. Ruby was the greatest Mother.
Ruby was an active member of The Beautiful Zion Church and inspired others to believe in God. Ruby would always say "I may not be where I want to be but thank God I am not where I used to be."
Ruby is survived by her father, John Gerald Parks, and mother, Sally Louise Mack, both of Fresno, CA; husband, Floyd Ray, Sr., twin brother, Ruben Parks, brother, John Parks; sisters, Dominique Webster, Jeanine Parks, and Ashia Parks; three beautiful daughters, Shaniqua Ray, Zelvonie Ray and Jordan Ray; and one son, Floyd Ray, Jr., all of Fresno, Ca; sister-in-law, Karima Parks, and mother-in-law, Linda Miller, all of Fresno, CA; granddaughter, Ruby Diamond Ray of Fresno, CA. She leaves behind a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and close friends, Valerie Belt, Danielle Washington, Lashanda Wheeler, Linda Harris and Tisha Teeda Cummings, all of Fresno, CA. Also BFF forever Angel Smith.
Pallbearers: Dion Goodman, Troy Mack, Ronnie Mack, Johnel Wingfield, John Parks, and Greg Washington
Honorary Pallbearers: Ruben Parks, Patrick Dixon, Floyd Ray, III, Vont Wingfield, Neil Fane, Leroy Rogers, Harvey Williams, and Anton Ray
In 1995 she opened her daycare business and foster care business motivated by her love of children. She had a special gift and loved helping both parents and children alike. Ruby was a proud owner and purchased her first home at age 30. In 2000 Ruby started working for Turning Point Drug and Rehabilitation Center where she worked as a Dietician. She loved working with her coworkers as well as the clients. Ruby had a passion for fashion, family, cooking, dancing and listening to music. Ruby was the greatest Mother.
Ruby was an active member of The Beautiful Zion Church and inspired others to believe in God. Ruby would always say "I may not be where I want to be but thank God I am not where I used to be."
Ruby is survived by her father, John Gerald Parks, and mother, Sally Louise Mack, both of Fresno, CA; husband, Floyd Ray, Sr., twin brother, Ruben Parks, brother, John Parks; sisters, Dominique Webster, Jeanine Parks, and Ashia Parks; three beautiful daughters, Shaniqua Ray, Zelvonie Ray and Jordan Ray; and one son, Floyd Ray, Jr., all of Fresno, Ca; sister-in-law, Karima Parks, and mother-in-law, Linda Miller, all of Fresno, CA; granddaughter, Ruby Diamond Ray of Fresno, CA. She leaves behind a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and close friends, Valerie Belt, Danielle Washington, Lashanda Wheeler, Linda Harris and Tisha Teeda Cummings, all of Fresno, CA. Also BFF forever Angel Smith.
Pallbearers: Dion Goodman, Troy Mack, Ronnie Mack, Johnel Wingfield, John Parks, and Greg Washington
Honorary Pallbearers: Ruben Parks, Patrick Dixon, Floyd Ray, III, Vont Wingfield, Neil Fane, Leroy Rogers, Harvey Williams, and Anton Ray
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