Ruby Jean Myers Osborne

Ruby Jean Myers Osborne, age 86 of Demorest, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. 

Born in Cleveland, Georgia on September 20, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Abner Byrd Myers and Margie Nell Garner Myers. Jean was a graduate of White County High School and retired from Ethicon in Cornelia, Georgia. Jean was introduced to the love of her life Bud Osborne by Francine White Westbrook and they married in 1952. Jean and Bud shared a love for each other, their children and grandchildren. Jean was a soft spoken, but always a gracious southern lady enjoyed making her red velvet cakes for friends and family. Jean and Bud loved the Northeast Georgia Mountains and enjoyed spending their time together in their home. Jean had a love for reading and studying her Bible, reading her cookbooks and reading her favorite books by author James Patterson. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Bud Osborne; a daughter, Carol Osborne; brothers, Delbert Myers and Wayne Myers; sister, Barbara Myers. 

Surviving are her children, Terrell Osborne of Momence, Illinois, Karen Franklin of Gainesville and Jeff & Francys Osborne of Edgewood, Kentucky; grandchildren, Caleb, Kelly, Matthew, Stephen, Yislain, and Angel; 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm, Thursday, September 2, 2021 in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Dr. Brian James officiating. Entombment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. 

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday and from 1 pm until the service hour on Thursday at the funeral home. 

Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.