Delia Rubelene "Ruby" Branch, age 79, of Russellville, died Saturday, July 5, 2025, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.  She was born May 30, 1946, in Fort Smith to Rupert Amos and Helen Bernice Loyd Brown.

She was a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church and was very active in numerous groups and women's activities.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her dog.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Beatrice Place.

Survivors include her children, Clay and Belinda Bishop of Russellville and Sarah and Mike Dolbec of Keyport, Washington State; a sister, Barbara Swinney of Christ Church, New Zealand; two grandchildren, Evan Bishop and his mother, Tracey Green, and Amelia Dolbec; a great-grandchild, Alex Bishop; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2025, at Victory Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Doug Hambrick officiating.  Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00-6:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Victory Missionary Baptist Church, 517 Reasoner Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 72802 or to NovaStar Rescue, 14682 AR-333, Dover, Arkansas 72837.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.