Mrs. Ruby Louise Best, age 78 of Resaca, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Melvin H. Best; her infant daughter, Melissa Gail Best; son-in-law, Ira Owen Owenby; and daughter-in-law, Terri Best.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin Best Jr. of Lafayette, GA, Anthony Best of Lafayette, GA, and Michael and Frannie Best of Dalton, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Samuel Story of Resaca, GA, Ruth Anne and Andy Morgan of Calhoun, GA, Tammy and Keith Jackson of Hiawassee, GA, and Patricia and Timmy Wells of Sugar Valley, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sarah Collins of Dallas, GA, and Carolyn and David Turner of Temple, GA; grandchildren, Wendy Owenby (Larry Quarles), Brandy Reyes (Edgar), Brittany Owenby (Amber), Jason Jackson, Willow Jackson, TJ Wells (Shanna), AJ Best, Breanna Best, Christiane Little (Josh), and Mika Best; great-grandchildren, Kevin Rosas, Kris Rosas, Kabria Rosas, Esperanza Reyes, Edwin Reyes, Eli Reyes, Haley Smith, Destiny Jenkins, Elijah Shugart, Chloe Wells, Jaxson Wells, Jericho Davila, and Ruby McDowell; many nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ruby Louise Best will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Stacy Hensley officiating. Interment will follow at Center Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. Ruby Louise Best.