Well-known radio performer, especially for the roles of "Sadie Blake" and "Harriet Lily Crawford" on "Amos N Andy". Her daughters, Dorothy Dandridge and Vivian Dandridge, were also featured performers on "Amos N Andy".
Around 1927, Ruby was intimately involved with Geneva Williams, also known as Neva. She became a caretaker to the girls while Ruby worked and acted as manager for the singing duo.