December 12, 1946 – October 24, 2026
Ruby McMillan Bennett, 79, of Bainbridge, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at West Bainbridge Cemetery with Rev. David Grubbs and Mr. Kevin Dowdy officiating.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.stjude.org/donate
Ruby Dell Scott was born December 12, 1946, in Bainbridge, GA, the daughter of Rufus and Pansy Cumbie Scott. She was a graduate of West Bainbridge High School and spent several years working as a bookkeeper for Lamar McMillan Trucking Co. During her working years, she also served as a Southern Bell telephone operator and secretary for Bennett Seafood. Some of her favorite times were spent driving the bus for Decatur County Schools and at Betty’s Cafeteria. Ruby attended First Church of the Nazarene.
She enjoyed playing piano, traveling, and fishing. The best part of a fishing trip was the follow-up fish fry. And everyone knows Ruby could handle everything from the fish to the fries including her legendary chocolate and caramel cakes.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard W. Bennett; her children, Jimmy McMillan, Teresa M. Richardson (Stevie), Timmy McMillan (Peggy), Donnie McMillan (Emily), Lisa Enfinger (Peanut), and Chad Bennett (Jan); her grandchildren, Heath, Tabitha & Stephen, Colby, Kayla & Mike, Buckshot, Chad & Lacy, Jessie, Mathew & Alexis, Will & Courtney, Dustin & Carter, Mia Beth, Kaylee Ray, Kristen & Lance, Chloe & Jake, Bennett, Evan, Jared, Ryan, and Mason; her great-grandchildren, Caidyn, Cole, Corbin, Cassie, Colt, Calhoun, Cohen, Brodie, Tyler, Lila, Braxton, Waylon, Roxie, R.J., Carson, Faith, Trinity, Cameron, and Noah; her great-great-grandchild, Jacklyn; her siblings, Magaline Mosley (J.W.), Mary Harrison, and Danny Scott (Sheila); and a host of extended family. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Lamar McMillan, and her siblings, Iona Thornton, Hilda Fenner, and Willie Scott.
Ruby’s family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to Georgia Hospice staff and Tammy Fletcher for their kind and compassionate care.
Bryant Funeral Home, located at 105 N. Florida Street, is assisting the family with arrangements. (229-246-3321)
Oh I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a nice and amazing person. She was such a genuine kind soul. My prayers are with her family and extended loved ones. May God’s Peace comfort you during this difficult time.