THIS
LEGACY IS YOURS:
Celebrating the Lasting Contributions of
African American Women
Ruby
J. McEwen Weathersby
Ruby J. McEwen Weathersby was born in rural Mississippi (Pike
County) in August, 1936.
She married Walter B. Weathersby in May, 1956. She is the proud
mother of 7 children and the grandmother of 9. She's traveled
the world with her military husband.
They finally settled in Rantoul, Illinois in 1981. Ruby's involvement
with the Girl Scouts ranged from leader to co-service unit manager.
She served on the Board of the Northern Champaign County Community
Service Center for 9 years and 6 years on the Fire and Police
Commission. She currently serves on the Board of Education of
the Rantoul City Schools, a trustee on the Board a Greater New
Light Baptist Church. Ruby has been a member of the Business and
Professional Woman for 18 years, serving as President and District
Director. She is committed to the betterment of life for everyone.
Ruby
J. McEwen Weathersby
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denotes original charter members of the Champaign County Section
of the National Council of Negro Women.