Ruby Brown Zobel, age 79, of Springfield, SC, formerly of Irmo, SC, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, after gracefully battling Alzheimer's disease. Born in Columbia, SC, on August 19, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Thelma and Fletcher Brown. She loved attending Logan Elementary School, Wardlaw Middle School, and the old Columbia High School. She earned her Bachelor's and two Master's degrees in Guidance and High School Administration from the University of South Carolina. Ruby began her education career with Richland School District One and continued her career with Lexington Richland School District Five for 30 years. She was an outstanding advocate for all children and treated each child as her own.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, C. Randolph Zobel of Springfield, SC, and daughter, Sara Morgan "Mollie" Moss (David) of Neeses, SC. She is lovingly remembered by her family, Susan Z. Madden (Jim) of Chapin, SC, William E. Zobel (Karen) of Chapin, SC, Marie Z. Smith of Summerville, SC, Robert H. Zobel of Chapin, SC, and Toni F. Zobel of Irmo, SC along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her only sister, Gaynelle Brown Johnson.

Ruby was an avid animal lover and ran Rocky Swamp Whitetail Deer Rescue Farm and Sanctuary for many years. She had a special affection for all animals, especially her dog, Deuce and pet deer, Rocky.

The family wishes to thank Ruby's friend, Valorie Onley-Davis, for her love and devotion to Ruby and the outstanding staff at Wellmore of Lexington and Agape Hospice.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at McGregor Presbyterian Church, 6505 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., followed by a reception in Glenn Hall at the church immediately after the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Pets, Inc., 300 Orchard Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170. https://petsinc.org/donate/ 

The South Carolina Cremation Society is assisting the family. Please share memories and messages on the online guest book by clicking on the “Leave A Tribute” tab above.