Ruby Rothwell a long-time resident of Jacksonville died Monday the 22 ^nd , of March at Terrace Skill Nursing Facility. Ruby 's death marks an end of an era for Mack and Elizabeth Gibbons.

Ruby leaves this world behind to, a daughter Sandra Rothwell, two sister's-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, cousins  and many other family members and friends.

Before Ruby retired in 1989, she worked for Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, New York. She was an active and life member of the National Council of Negro Women, (NCNW) and served as the Third Vice President. Ruby enjoyed volunteering for the Council's  literacy program teaching and reading to young disadvantaged girls.

She was most proud of her work and service to the NCNW's production of  "The Black Family Reunion Cookbook", a unique collection of recipes reflecting local, national, and international heritage of the Black community. One of her favorite foods was ham hocks and collard greens. During her retirement, she was active in her local AARP in Jacksonville and attended the historic Mount Zion AME Church.