Ruby Campbell Wade Emore, 85, of Lexington, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at home.

Born October 9, 1923 in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Albert Wade and Mary Bolen Wade.

She was a member of the Collierstown Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Emore Sr., one son, Carl H. Emore, Jr. and one daughter, Helen C. Emore.

She is survived by her children: Linda E. Knick and husband, Wayne; Kenneth W. Emore and wife, Linda, both of Lexington; William P. Emore and wife, Kassandra of Glasgow; and special daughter-in-law, Betty H. Emore of Lexington. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters: Thomas Albert Wade of Virginia Beach; Peggy Hayes of Buena Vista; Becky Figatt, and Joe L. Wade, both of Lexington; ten grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2009 at the McElwee Chapel with Rev. Brian Weger officiating. Burial will follow in the McElwee Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, P. O. Box 948, Lexington, Va 24450 or the Effinger Fire Department, 2824 Collierstown Road, Lexington, VA. 24450.

The Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Virginia, is handling the arrangements.