Racine – Ruth Lee Nesby, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

She was born September 8, 1948 to the late Jessie Lee Nesby and Hattie Mae Barnes in Glendora, Mississippi. Ruth was baptized at an early age at New Jerusalem MBC, in Glendora, MS. Ruth relocated to Chicago, IL in 1968 where she worked for the public school district and as a nursing assistant for several years. Ruth later relocated her children to Racine, WI in 1989 where she was a dedicated employer for Society Assets for 17 years until her health forced her into early retirement. She was a devoted and caring mother, sister and friend.  She was a special gift to all who knew her.

Ruth leaves to cherish her memories, eight children, Eddie Dean Nesby of Madison, WI, Anthony (Cynthia) Shell of Chicago, IL, Christopher (Delorse) Nesby, Semekequice (Syid) Abdullah, Tanisha Nesby, Nelvis (Juanita) Shell, Emma Nesby and Michael Nesby of Racine, WI, and two extended children Charmeka Flowers and Bennie Pegues; 30 grandkids; 20 great grandkids; and one great-great granddaughter; two sisters, Christine Barnes of MS and Belinda Barnes of MO; six brothers, Johnny Lee Nesby of Chicago, IL, Eddie (Marilyn) Nesby of Jonestown, MS, Joe Willie (Darlene) Barnes, and Frankie D Barnes of Greenwood, MS, David (Irma) Barnes of Jackson, MS and Larry (Ruby) Barnes of Clarksdale, MS; one aunt, three uncles and four step-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11:00 am in Greater St. Luke's Baptist Church, 1326 State Street, with Rev. Joseph A. Pipes officiating. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 10-11 am.