Ruby Mae Ainsworth

Ms. Ruby Mae Ainsworth, 88, of Braxton, MS, passed away on April 29, 2026, at home.  Visitation will be 5-8:30pm Friday, May 1, 2026, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and again on Saturday, from 12 pm - 1:45 pm at the funeral home.  Services are 2pm Saturday, in the chapel.  Burial will follow in Pelahatchie Cemetery in Pelahatchie, MS.  

Ms. Ruby was a pillar in her community, being a representative and longtime member for over 25 years of the Mississippi Foundation of Republican Women and she was a founding member of Republican Women of Simpson County, and volunteer and member of the Veteran's Outreach of Mississippi.  She was a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church for over 20 years, devoting much of her time helping her church family with different events over the years.  

Ms. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Mr. John Ainsworth. 

Survivors include her sons, Greg Hampton (Amy) and Mike Flanagan (Charlotte); bonus children, Wayne Ainsworth (Gail), Machell Agent (James), Marie Netherland (Curt Thompson), and Joann Johnson (Travis); brother, Bubba Flanagan; ten grandchildren, Dixie Waldrop (Jeff), Justin Flanagan (Gabby), Michele Weeks (Stephen), Shannon Wheat (Daniel), Kristen Worrell (Jordan), Jayme Agent, Kendall Agent, Bradley Ainsworth, Trevor Johnson, and Jordan Johnson; and 12 great grandchildren. 

She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her and the many lives she has touched throughout the years. 

Starting at 2pm Saturday, May 2, 2026, You may livestream Ms. Ruby's service if you are unable to attend by clicking this link.