Bristol, VA- Ruby F. Sonner, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born to the late Rufus French and Minerva French on May 15, 1934. She is survived by her son, Stephen L. Sonner of Bristol,VA; daughter, Brenda Sonner Fox of Montgomery, AL; sister, Ethel Stanley of Johnson City, TN; and three grandchildren: Brooke Leigh Sonner of Bristol, VA; Stephanie Marie Fox of Montgomery, AL; and Aaron Lamey Fox of Montgomery, AL. A cryptside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 12, 2014 in the Serenity Garden Mausoleum of Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of Ruby F. Sonner is being cared for by Farris Cremation and Funeral Center, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).