Ruby Melissa Gaylord Battles, 47, of 1814 Norwood Drive Wilson, NC died December 24, 2013 at her residence. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:00pm at First Baptist Church Elm City, NC with Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be Friday from 2-7pm at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 6-7pm.Family and friends will assemble at the residence on Saturday at noon for the funeral procession. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS funeral home 805 E. NASH STREET WILSON, NC Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com