Mrs. Ruby Lee Hawkins-Blackwell-Warren

Mrs. Ruby Lee Hawkins-Blackwell-Warren

Ruby Lee Hawkins-Blackwell-Warren, 81, of Youngstown, Ohio, transitioned from her labor to reward on November 25, 2024. Mrs. Warren was born December 4th, 1942, to Rev. Clarence Lee and Mrs. Bessie Hawkins-Blackwell in Emporia, Virginia.

Upon moving to Buffalo, New York, in the late 1950s, Ruby was educated at the Fosdick-Masten Public School for girls. She also loved home education and domestic learning. Ruby learned to cook for her Grandparents and brothers at an early age from her Grandmother Shellie. She also cared for her Uncles, Aunts, and the many visitors who passed through their Genesee Street residence.

She married the love of her life Mr. Linton Stephen "Popcorn" Warren in 1961.

She was a member of The Mount Calvary Pentecostal Apostolic Church, where she was baptized in Jesus' name under The Late Bishop J.E. Tyson and later served as a church nurse and vacation Bible schoolteacher under the leadership of The Late Bishop Norman Leonard Wagner.

After receiving her bachelors of Arts degree in Education from Youngstown State University, she was hired as one of Calvary Christian Academy/Legacy's first set of educators. After serving 33 years she retired in 2009, she continued to instruct, she tutored, she mentored, and she mothered all those who were less fortunate. Ruby also loved all genre of music, from spiritual songs all the way to R&B.

Preceding her transition were her parents, Rev C.L. and Mrs. Bessie Hawkins-Blackwell, grandparents; W.I. and Mrs. Shellie Lucas-Hawkins; husband, Linton Stephen Warren; her son, Ricardo Stephen Warren; a daughter, Helen Lowe-Grice. Brothers: Rev. Willie Eatmon, Rev. Alfred Hawkins, Rev. Dr. John Mathew Blackwell, and Mr. James Timothy Blackwell; a sister; Mary Jane Cardenas; her Aunt/Sister, Evangelist Annie Lee Hawkins-Wilkins; sisters-in-Law; Christine Eatmon, and Rosa Alice Warren; brothers in Law: Clyde, Clifford, Joseph, Moses, William, Thomas, Jessie, Charlie, Elmer, James-Henry, and Jimmie Warren.

Leaving to cherish her memory: Daughter Janice Marie Warren-Reed, her favorite "Son in Love," Mr. Craig A. Reed, of Youngstown, OH; Grandsons: Richard Stephen Warren of Columbus, Oh; Antonio Stephen Warren (Shondalay Culver), Great-grandson; Antonio Stephen Warren Jr., of Canton, OH; brothers: Deacon Grady Eatmon of Buffalo, NY. Reverend Nathan (Gail) Blackwell of Charlotte, NC; sister: Elizabeth (Orlando) Blackwell-Hunter of Fresno, CA; brother-in-law, Johnny (Annette) Warren; sisters-in-law: Pastor Brenda Warren, Cora Warren, all of Sparta, GA., Lady Jeri Blackwell of Hubbard, Oh; and Lady Bettye Eatmon of Hermitage, PA; special cousin/son, Apostle Jimmie K. Rodgers, a special niece/nurse, Kisharra Blackwell-McBride, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to “Aunt Ruby’s” caretaking team:  Ms. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Bonner, Lady Jeri Blackwell, Elder Theodoria Russ, Ms. Karen McMullen.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00 am, at Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1812 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown, OH 44507. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 am at the church.

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