Ruby Mae Stubbs-Shackelford of Moran, Kansas, daughter of Arthur and Grace (Welborn) Hilt, was born May 7th, 1935 in Kansas City, Kansas and departed this life on October 20th, 2020 at the age of 85.
Ruby was a resident of the Iola area for over 20 years. She was a member of the Rob and Gun Club in Moran, Kansas. She owned a thrift shop in Iola called The Buried Treasure. Ruby was a great mother and grandmother. She provided support and love to her family through anything. From making clothing for her grandchildren, to being there for an open ear; she had the biggest and kindest heart. Ruby loved traveling, photographing her memories, and taking in her surrounding scenery either abroad or at home.
Ruby is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Robert Stubbs and second husband, Norman Shackelford; three brothers, Alfred, Eugene, and David Hilt; sister, Juanita Zimmerman; children, Catherine Farthing and Thomas Stubbs.
Ruby is survived by grandchildren, Christine Rawson, Robert Houseman, Tiffany Farthing, Justin Farthing, Scott Marshall, Robert Stubbs, and Bryce Stubbs; great-grandchildren, Sabrina, Charles, Alexis, Steven, Isabella, Mason, Logan, and Lucas.
A funeral service in honor of Ruby will be held Monday, October 26, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. Burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Mildred, Kansas. Family will greet friends on Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. in The Venue at the funeral home.
Memorials in honor of Ruby are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left with the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family online at
www.feuerbornfuneral.com
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