Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Grace Rodgers Paris of Poplarville, MS, formerly of Kilmichael, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, at Poplar Creek Nations Baptist Church. Rev. Ken Rhodes, assisted by Rev. Randy Bridges, will officiate the services. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy Hitt, Roy Hitt, Ron Wood, Scotty Crimm, Michael Allen Murphy and Al Snellgrove.
Visitation will be Friday, October 10, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Poplar Creek Nations Baptist Church.
Mrs. Paris, 87, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at her residence in Poplarville. She was born to Roy and Pearl Stoddard Rodgers on September 1, 1938. She was a member of Juniper Grove Baptist Church in Poplarville, MS. She was a homemaker and also worked for Futorian Manufacturing in Eupora and McGregor Manufacturing in Winona, prior to retiring.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Weathersby (Bobby) of Poplarville; sisters, Joyce Crimm of Mathiston, Clara Hill of Bellefontaine, and LaDell Johnson Weaver of Eupora; sister in love, Lillian Rodgers of Spring Hill; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey “Sambo” Paris; brother, Roy Rodgers, Jr. and twin infant sisters, Eva and Neva Rodgers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Poplar Creek Nations Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 488 Hwy 413, Kilmichael, MS 39747.
Cindy, we are so sorry for your loss. Our family always loved the Rodgers family! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jimmy Middleton, Susan Middleton Hoover and Laurie Middleton Lockett
Cindy, we are so sorry for your loss. JoAnna Scott Freely and I were just wondering about you and your Mother the other day. Old memories. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Norma Costilow, Tina welch and Jo Anna Freely.
I am so sorry for your loss, Cindy. Your mother was a such a kind, beautiful woman with a fun-loving and friendly spirit. She was always so sweet to me and our classmates when we would visit your home. I am keeping you in my prayers.
Peace be with you and all who loved her.
Beth Hazlewood Adams
She was a wonderful lady to know and love. When passing the home place had thoughts of her. Always enjoyed seeing her. Prayers for family .