On March 7, 2013, the Lord called one of his earthly angels home with Him to sit by His side.  Emily LaRuby Frederick, 59, of Bushwood, MD, affectionately known as Ruby, transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord, at her residence.  Ruby was the 5th child born from the union of Rita Elizabeth and the late George Purnell Frederick, Sr. She was born on June 5th, 1953, in Abell, MD.   

Ruby was educated in the St. Mary's County Public School system, graduating from Chopticon High School in 1971.  After graduating high school, Ruby was employed with the Federal Government for over 40 years where she worked for the U.S. Department of Labor. Ruby was an outgoing woman who wore many hats. She had a big heart and an infectious smile and laugh.  Ruby also served her community for over 10 years on the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.

Ruby was preceded in death by her father, George P. Frederick, Sr.; eldest brother, George P. Frederick, Jr.; brother-in-law, Wallace Thomas and father-in-law, John T. Armstrong.  

 Ruby is survived by her husband, Philip Armstrong of Bushwood, MD; her devoted daughter, Joanell Frederick of Bushwood, MD; loving son, Donny Frederick of Abell, MD; granddaughter, Shanice Myers and stepdaughter, Valerie Dyson; her mother, Rita E. Frederick of Abell, MD; her siblings, Barbara A. Thomas of Clements, MD, John H. Frederick (Kathy), P. Aletha Barnes (Joseph), J. Douglas Frederick (Vickie), all of Loveville, MD, Dennis S. Frederick (Kimberly) of White Plains, MD, Elvis S. Frederick (Joyce) of Loveville, MD, M. Doretha Davis (Donald) of Mechanicsville, MD, T. Garnell Frederick of Brooklyn, MD, Mark D. Frederick (Lynn) of Loveville, MD, R. LaGretta Thompson (Paul) of Waldorf, MD, Rosalind N. Townsend (Donald) of Bushwood, MD, Sean J. Frederick of Richmond, VA and Shane E. Frederick of Abell, MD; mother-in-law, Frances Armstrong of Leonardtown, MD; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Frederick of Waldorf, MD and Carol Mason of Leonardtown, MD; brothers-in-law, Kelvin Armstrong of Avenue, MD, Vincent Harris of Owings Mills, MD and Roderick Armstrong of Tucson, AZ.  Ruby also leaves to mourn, her close cousin and confidant, Shirley Ann Thomas; best friends, Delicia Barnett and Marie Allen, numerous nieces, nephews, God-children, and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial celebration at 11:00 am at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21340 Point Lookout Road, Avenue, MD. Interment following at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Father Michael Tietjen will be officiating.

Donations in memory of Emily LaRuby Frederick may be made to: Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.