Early on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Mrs. Ruby V. Dalton age 91, a long time resident of Gary, West Virginia, was called from labor to reward. Ruby was born on the 13th day of April, 1933 in Halifax, Virginia, the daughter of James and Harriett (Barksdale) Kates. Due to the illness of her Mother, Ruby was sent to live with her aunt, Mary Hill in Gary, who raised her as her own. After completing her education, she married Alfonzo Dalton. Together, they built a life time of love, devotion and trust. She was a faithful member of New Bethel Church of our Lord Jesus Christ in Gary. She served as Mother of the Church, a Sunday School teacher and treasurer of the Missionary Department. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Beverly; six of her siblings: James, John, Leon, Robert, Mary and Catherine. Ruby will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 75 years, Minister Alfonzo Dalton Sr., their children: Alfonzo Jr. and his wife, Dora Dalton of OH, District Elder Dr. Ronald B. Sr., and his wife, Gale Dalton of MI, Katrina A. Dalton of the home, and her adopted grandson, whom she helped his Mom (Katrina) to raise, Dr. Timothy L. and his wife, Preah Dalton of NC; one brother, Carroll L. Kates of MD; two sisters, Frances White of PA and Sallie Walton of MD; her 17 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, numerous nephews, nieces and cousins; both her Family and Church family she dearly loved. Mrs. Ruby Dalton's Homegoing Service will begin at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church 104 Park Street in Bluefield, WV with District Elder Joseph Saunders eulogist and Suffragan Bishop Timothy A. Schofield presiding. Visitation at 12:00 noon. Interment 10:00 AM on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, West Virginia. Services for Mrs. Ruby V. Dalton entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, WV.