Ruby T. Manuel was born and raised in Live Oak, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Annie Cason and Mr. Maude Darden. She was a member of Bethlehem AME Church.She graduated from O'Brien High School in 1960. After graduation, she moved to Miami, FL where she remained until her demise.Ruby was employed at Charlie Seat Belt Company until that company closed. She was later employed as a manager at Harland Check Company. The remainder of her career was spent caring for Physically and Mentally Handicapped Adults.Ruby was a devoted member of Faith Temple Community Church of Jesus. There she served as a Missionary and willingly served as a Proclaimer of God's Word. In 1963, she was united in holy matrimony to the late George Lee Manuel, who preceded her in death in 2004.