Ruby Hurley Whitley

Ruby Jean Whitley, 95, of Greensboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at Randolph Memorial Park on Monday November 17 at 2:00pm.

Ruby was born in Asheboro, North Carolina, on October 9, 1930, to Franklin Eli and Grace Shaw Hurley. She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband of 69 years Billy H. Whitley.

Ruby lived a long and happy life filled with love, laughter, and some adventure. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, spending time with her family, and never missed a good conversation. She brought people together through her cooking and her family cherishes the memories of those gatherings. A devoted wife and mother, Ruby also had a soft spot for every cat that crossed her path.

She loved her TV time — Dr. Phil, The View, and Oprah were her favorites — and she could tell you exactly what she thought about each of them! She had an eye for fashion and was rarely seen in public without her signature lipstick. She enjoyed sharing stories of her visits to Cabbage Island, ME.

Ruby is survived by her sons, Bill Whitley and his wife, Amy, of Raleigh, NC and Christopher Whitley and his wife, Jennifer, of Virginia Beach, VA; and by her granddaughters, Christine Whitley of Raleigh, NC and Allison Whitley of Denver, CO.

In honor of Ruby’s love for animals, memorials may be made to your local SPCA.

Online condolences can be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.

Pugh Funeral Home is proudly serving the Whitley Family.