Ruby Marie Anderson
Ruby Marie Anderson, 77, West Plains, Missouri, passed gently away at 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her family and beloved pet.
She was born August 27, 1935, at Galesburg, Illinois, to Harold and Daisy Hines Lyons. Ruby was raised by her Grandmother in Canton, Illinois. Before leaving Illinois for the Ozarks, she worked for Western Union and was a successful tap dancer. After moving to the West Plains area, she worked at T & T Outlet, Garnett Wood Library, West Plains Public Library and for the last eight years volunteered at OMC Thrift Store. She loved going to church, walking her dog, dancing and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Anderson was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by four children, Mitch Anderson, Gravette, Arkansas, Scott Anderson, wife, Barbie, Portland, Maine, Kerry Anderson, Bolivar, Missouri and Julie Rubio, husband, Frank, West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Donnie Snethern, fiancee’, Kadie Tyler, West Plains, Missouri, Kimberly Snethern, fiance’, Jared Jordan, Gassville, Arkansas, Heather Traffanstedt, husband, Oliver, West Plains, Missouri, LeeAnn Hutchins, Viola, Arkansas and Scott Logan, wife, Shannon, Nashville, Tennessee; one great-granddaughter, Layla Traffanstedt, West Plains, Missouri; her very special OMC family from the thrift store that she worked with.
She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and one very loving stepfather.
Visitation services will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to her family for help with the purchase of a headstone, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Private burial will be at a later date.
Jessica (Collins) Gunter
December 6, 2012 @ 6:59 am
Ruby was such a wonderful lady. She use to live next to my Grandparents on Franklin St. (Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Morris) . We use to go over to her house and play with Donnie and his sisters. I always remember her smiling face as I got older and would see her at OMC thrift store. She was always a delite to talk to and remember the days of my youth. She will be greatly missed. Prayers are with you her family in this time of sorrow.
TONY & ALLISON HARRIS
December 6, 2012 @ 11:29 am
JULIE & FAMILY, YOUR MOM WAS SUCH A SWEETHEART SHE WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY , WERE PRAYING FOR GOD TO COMFORT YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS. BUT NO THAT SHE HAS GONE HOME , SHE FEELING NO PAIN ,GRIEF OR SADNESS SHE WILL ALWAYS WATCH OVER YOU FROM HEAVEN . IF WE CAN DO ANYTHING JUST CALL. . THE HARRIS FAMILY
Kimberly Snethern
December 6, 2012 @ 11:33 am
I miss you grandma, you are my guardian angel now.
lisa lockett and john lockett
December 7, 2012 @ 8:56 pm
dear julie and family ruby will be missed by all of the lockett and thall family we are really sad that she has passed on you are all in your prayers if u need anything dont be ashemed to call us .
Marilynn
December 8, 2012 @ 12:42 pm
Ruby was a very special lady. I worked at Bank of America and loved to see her come in. She always made my day of better one. Always happy and ready to share news about her family and ask about mine. I was blessed to have the opportunity to know her. God bless .
Heather Traffanstedt
December 11, 2012 @ 12:58 am
Even though your in heaven now I still love you most because my husband weighs most!
Julie Rubio
December 21, 2012 @ 12:28 pm
I miss you Mom! You were the best Mom ever! Love you