Rubye O'Kelley Brendell
March 20, 1935 ~ March 22, 2019
Born in:
Candler, NC
Resided in:
Simpsonville, SC
Asheville Butterfly TrailSimpsonville, SC – Rubye O’Kelley Brendell, formerly of Aiken, SC, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019, following a brief illness.
She was the devoted daughter of the late Zackie O’Kelley and Maude Ellis O’Kelley, of Waynesville, NC, and the daughter-in-law of Wiley Brendell and Ruth Bell Brendell, of Candler, NC. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 50 years, Charles Kenneth Brendell.
Rubye was a loving wife and mother, devoted grandmother, and an advocate for all animals. She was a sweet and loving influence on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Rubye is survived by her two adoring daughters, Susan Sachs and Julie Brendell; their spouses, John Sachs and Jenifer Barnes; and her grandson, Michael Sachs.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 1:30 pm at Pisgah View Memorial Park in Candler, NC.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Project HOPE Foundation, PMB 358, 2131 Woodruff Road – Suite 2100, Greenville, S.C., 29607-5994. Project HOPE Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps individuals with autism, like her grandson, Michael.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Graveside Service: March 30, 2019 1:30 pm
Pisgah View Memorial Park
1529 Smoky Park Highway
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-4415
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Our deepest sympathy Susan & Julie and family. Rubye will be missed by all those who did have the privilege of knowing her. Her bright and cheerful smile is what I will remember most. May your memories of her keep her alive in your hearts always. May she rest in peace.
Rubye was the momma I wish had been mine. Lucky me, she made me feel like her own for many years. I still hear her lovely lilting southern voice, laugh and can see her beautiful face. I miss you so much Mom. Selfishly I wish you were here forever, but I know you are with all your loved ones and fur babies on the other side. Give Orly some ham for me! All my love and prayers to Susan, Julie, John, Michael and Jennifer as you must try to bear the unbearable.