Tuesday Graveside Service for Rubye Knight Rew, 94

October 13, 2013

Rubye Knight Rew, 94, a resident of Cape Charles, passed away Sunday, October 13. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, at Cape Charles Cemetery with Pastor Russell Goodrich officiating.

Born April 27, 1919, in Richmond, Mrs. Rew was the daughter of the late Bertha and Estell Knight. She grew up on the Eastern Shore and was married to the late Alva James Wimbrow, and after his untimely death, she married the late S. Farring Rew. They were married for 50 years.

Mrs. Rew was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was active until her health prevented her from attending. She was a past president of Faithful Workers Class, a 60-year member and past Worthy Matron of Northampton Chapter #2 Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Eastern Shore Woman’s Club, serving as Chaplain for many years.

She is survived by a son, Alva James Wimbrow and his wife Carol; three step grandchildren, Connie Jarvis and her husband Johnnie, Lisa Cook and her husband Jeff, Barry Rew and his wife Maria; several step-great-grandchildren; a very dear friend, Kitty Hickman, who was by her side all during her illness, many, many friends, and her loving cat Pinkie. She was predeceased by a sister, Hedy Samuels, and a loving cat, Mr. Beautiful.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Ida Mae Robbins, 23089 Carr Ln., Cape Charles, VA 23310, or to Hospice of the Eastern Shore, 165 Market St., Suite #3, Onancock, VA 23417.

Arrangements are by Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home, Cape Charles. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com.