Ruby Hester Kirby, age 88, of Blue Ridge passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Sonshine Manor in Blairsville. She was born on December 27, 1933 to the late Fred Green and Cleo Powell. Ruby worked for many years in the family restaurant, Cleo's in Blue Ridge, and later, worked for the Cobb County Board of Education as the head custodian. After retirement, she enjoyed gardening and canning. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Dylo Bradley of Blue Ridge; son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Kayleigh Kirby of Blue Ridge; grandchildren, James Kirby and Joshua Mortimer; brother, Ray Green of Alabama; sister, Frances Chapman of Canton, GA; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins-Cobb Chapel with Dr. Tom Jordan officiating. A private family graveside service is planned for a later date. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. until the service hour of 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements. There are no gallery images. Visitation Thursday, January 27, 2022 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Thursday, January 27, 2022 2:00 PM Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions