Ruby Nell Isbell

Ruby Nell Isbell, age 77 of Memphis, TN, formerly of Henry County, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Ruby Nell was born in Memphis, TN, on January 21, 1948, to the late Paul Pannell, Sr., and the late Tincie Isbell Pannell.

On October 16, 1971, she married Donald Ray Isbell, Sr., who survives of Memphis, TN.

Ruby Nell placed her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren above all else. She loved line dancing and cooking, especially baking her famous chocolate pies. She also found great joy in helping others.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Linda Gibbons of Memphis, TN, Lisa Sanderson of Memphis, TN, and Donald Ray “Donnie” Isbell, Jr., of Sebring, FL; one brother, Paul Pannell, Jr., of Mississippi; one sister, Wanda Jean Blackwell of Covington, GA; two step-children, Christy (Buddy) Fuller of McKenzie, TN, and Angie Wofford of Paris, TN; five grandchildren, Joe, Jessica, Brandon, Christina, and David; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Louise Climer, one brother, Jimmy Lee Pannell; and one infant brother, Leonard Samuel Pannell.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242, is handling the arrangements. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home, with the funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery.