Ruby was born in the forest land, now occupied by Eglin Air Force Base at Holly, FL. She moved to Pensacola at the age of 16, where she finished her high school education and attended Pensacola Junior College. She married J. R. Broxson and together they raised four children. She loved anything involving the medical field. Unable to pursue nursing, she became a Unit Coordinator and retired from Baptist Hospital where she worked mostly in the medical intensive Care Unit. After retirement her love for family, reading and oil painting occupied most of her time. Rudy accepted Jesus as her Savior at an early age and was a member of Olive Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her parents, Harmon and Stella (Harvell) Barlow; husband, J. R. Broxson; sister, Annie Nelson; brothers, Cleve Barlow and Vern Barlow; daughter-in-law, Aline Broxson and two grandchildren, Charlotte and Jeffrey Dykes.

She is survived by her four children, Randy Broxson, Linda Barlow, Judy Adams and Amy Lewis (Jeff); many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin 10:00am Tuesday, January 10, 2017, followed by the Funeral service at 11:00am at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Private interment will be in Clopton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any charitable organization.

The family would like to express a special heartfelt thanks to Emerald Coast Hospice, Dr. Jennifer Driscoll and the sweet waitresses and staff at David's Catfish House.