Ruby Payne Briggs

Ruby Payne Briggs, 93 formerly of the Biltmore area, Asheville, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008, at Autumn Breeze Assisted Living in Gainesville, GA, where she has resided for the past five years. She was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church for 57 years. She is survived by her son Ted; daughter-in-law, Sharon; and her grandchildren, Kurt and Dianna Briggs. The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Monday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue followed by a graveside service at Ashelawn Gardens at 901 Aiken Road, Asheville at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Ian Walker will conduct the graveside service.