Ruby N. Kilgore

"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies."

"Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well."

- Proverbs Ch. 31:10; 28

Ruby Nell Kilgore, 92, of Kingsport, TN, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Ruby lived her life by the motto, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing." She devoted more than 40 years of hard work and dedication to RevCo, later CVS, where she was known for her kindness and gentle spirit.

Above all, Ruby loved her Lord and her family. She was a faithful member of Holy Mountain Baptist Church in Kingsport, Tennessee. Everything she did was for her children, whom she cherished deeply. She had a caring heart and a giving nature, always putting others before herself. A true nurturer, Ruby touched countless lives with her compassion, warmth, and unwavering love.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Kilgore; her parents, Henry & Virgie Mae Hilton; her brother, William Hilton, and his wife, Maxie; her sister, Judy Hilton; her grandson, Jason Grizzle; and her two son-in-laws, Kenneth Grizzle and Cecil Minter.

Those left to cherish Ruby's memory are her children, Bruce Kilgore, Gwen Whiten (Ed), Dianne Grizzle, Lou Ann Scalf (Talmadge), Sharon Minter; her grandchildren, Misty Harrison (Jamie), Travis Scalf, Michael Darnell (Nikiea), Terrance Scalf (Rachel), Scottie Grizzle (Katie), Mark Christian (Jamie), Andrew Kilgore, Amanda Kilgore; her siblings, Shirley Newman, Sue Riner, Patricia Slaughter, and Tommy Hilton (Yvetta); her 18 great-grandchildren; and her 8 great-great grandchildren.

A memorial gathering will be held at Trinity Memorial Centers on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M., with Jayden Harrison speaking.

The family would like to give their sincerest thanks to the amazing staff at Holston Rehab, the staff & her friends at Forest Ridge, and a special thank you to Lyndsey Thacker of Trinity Memorial Centers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to food pantries, food banks, or animal shelters.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be shared with the family on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.