Ruby Ardelia Lewis, 71, of 315 N. Alleghany Ave., Covington, Virginia, died Friday, October 15, 2021 in Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital.

Mrs. Lewis was born on October 28, 1949 in Covington, a daughter of the late Leroy and Matlene Murphy Hunter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Ardelia "Saun" Hunter; a son, Carmen Lewis; a granddaughter, Tanyell Hunter; two brothers, James Hunter and William Hunter.

She worked as a personal care assistant for AmeriCare Plus in Clifton Forge and was a member of Wrightsville Baptist Church.

She enjoyed talking to her sister, Glendora Johnson on the phone everyday and loved her family and traveling with her family.

Surviving are two sons, Mark Hunter Sr. and fiancé, Monte Crawford and Philip Lewis Sr.; a daughter, Elisa Rogers and husband, Van, all of Covington; thirteen grandchildren: Tanyell Hunter, Ly'Sha Lewis, Ly'Chelle Lewis Hall and husband, Ryan, Philip Lewis Jr. and wife, Beth, Troy Helton Jr., Zana Helton, Gavin Hunter and wife, Kayla, Mark-ell Hunter, Mya Hunter, Destiny Wright and husband, Zeffrem, Elaishja Helton, Aliyah Hunter, and Mark Hunter Jr.; a host of great grandchildren; four brothers and sisters: Glendora Johnson and husband, Robert, Raymond Hunter and wife, Macelia, Russell Hunter and wife, Carlene, and Linwood Hunter and wife, Beatrice; and a special friend, Audra Hill; and a number of nieces nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday October 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., in Alleghany Memorial Park with Elder Pete Moore officiating.

The family receive their friends on Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home.

Arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made to arrittfuneralhome.com.