Ruby Miller Poe, 90, died on December 12, 2013, at Hospice by the Sea in Hollywood, Fla. Born Feb. 8, 1923, in Baileysville, W.Va., she was the daughter of Nancy Morgan and Peter Miller and the youngest of their 9 children. On Dec. 4, 1940, she married Savage Henry Poe, her adoring husband of 44 years. Ruby and S.H. moved with their daughter to Hollywood in 1958. A fashionista before the word became popular, Ruby loved fashion and sold elegant women’s clothes at the downtown shop Surf ‘n’ Sand. In later years she managed the dress department at J.C. Penney, from which she retired in 1988. Ruby enjoyed spending time with her friends, shopping, eating and cheering for the Dolphins and Marlins. Ruby was preceded in death in 1983 by her husband. She leaves behind her devoted daughter, Stephanie Lynn Poe, son-in-law John Thomas McCook and step-granddaughter Tara Lynn McCook, all of Washington, DC; three generations of nieces and nephews; and many loyal friends. Gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, December 16, from 6-8 p.m. with a Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to AAUW, the American Association of University Women, 1111 Sixteenth St. NW, Washington, DC 20036 aauw.org.
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Josephine Brimberry (MiamiUSa FL usa)
December 13, 2013, 12:00 am
James and Josie wish you and the family
Gods blessimgs we love you.
Charles Salmans (Darien CT)
December 13, 2013, 12:00 am
Ruby could not have had a more devoted daughter and Stephanie’s colleagues all know how she loved her mother. We send our condolences and thank Ruby for the fine daughter she raised.
Helen Raum (Washington DC United States)
December 14, 2013, 12:00 am
You will be missed by many.
Phil Grabfield (Weston CT USA)
December 14, 2013, 12:00 am
I second the thoughts from Charles Salmans. From my work with her at Mercer, I know personally how dedicated to her mother Stephanie was. I hope this provides comfort to all those who were close to Ruby, knowing that Stephanie helped her depart in peace. My condolences to Ruby’s family and friends.
Joan Bull (MD U.S.)
December 14, 2013, 12:00 am
Your mom was born a year before mine – interesting. I enjoyed reading your FB post – I’d like to hear more about your family history the next time we get together. The Mayhem 3 and I send our love.
Sally Hutchison Finan (Austin TX USA)
December 14, 2013, 12:00 am
The first time I saw Stephanie was in the early 60’s. We were in the same ballet class together. We really did not know each other that well. My mom and I remembered her as the little girl that came in the taxi to Faye and Andre School of Dance in Hollywood. Fast forward to Henry D. Perry Jr. High then McArthur High we became best friends. Stephanie’s family had moved just a block down from my house on Rodman St in Hollywood. This may seem silly but every time I take clothes out of the dryer I think about Mrs. Poe and what she said. “You have to size them”; that meant when hanging pants run your fingers up and down the pleat. As teenagers I got to know Stephanie’s parents and felt that Mrs. Poe was my second mother. I spent many days, nights, and sleep overs at Stephanie’s house and vice versa. Mrs. Poe was strikingly beautiful and a very gracious woman. She was always dressed beautifully and professionally. I will miss her dearly.
Ruth Phipps (Barboursville WV USA)
December 15, 2013, 12:00 am
First, Stephanie, what a wonderful daughter you were. You always saw that your sweet Mom had the best of everything including her comfort and well being and, especially her health care. Aunt Ruby loved her Stephanie more than anything. I loved her so much and will miss her terribly. I hope you find peace and comfort in knowing you did everything you could do for her. The excellent care you provided her was surely why she lived to be 90 and the love she knew you had for her was indeed a blessing. You and John remain in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. I love you as I loved her all those years. I was proud to be her niece.
Nancy Saltford (Washington DC)
December 16, 2013, 12:00 am
Art and I extend our sympathy to Stephanie. We are glad that we are able to meet Ruby Poe. She is in our thoughts.
Patricia Curtin (Washington DC USA)
December 16, 2013, 12:00 am
Stephanie,
My heartfelt sympathy to you, John and family.Your Mom was lucky to have you. You did everything to ensure she had the best of care, especially this past with all her health issues.
Fondly,
Pat