By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    1:30 - 2:30 pm
    Sunday, September 6, 2020
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home
    Cisne, Illinois

    Social distancing is strongly encouraged at services.

  • Service

    Graveside Service

    3:00 pm
    Sunday, September 6, 2020
    Cisne Cemetery
    Cisne, Illinois

  • Full Obituary

    RUBY LEE SMITH, 88, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin, Illinois.

    Ruby was born March 4, 1932, to Leslie and Sylvia (Smith) Spitzner at Rinard, Illinois .   She married Gordon Henry Smith on November 19, 1949, in Henderson, Kentucky and was blessed with 67 years together.  He preceded her in death December 30, 2016.

    Ruby was a housewife and attended the Kings Chapel Church in Fairfield, Illinois, and First Church of God Church at Flora, Illinois.    She enjoyed baking, antiquing, yard sales and collecting clocks.

    Ruby is survived by two sons Dan (Jane) Smith of Herrin, Illinois and Doug (Candy) Smith  of Altamont, Illinois; two sisters Barbara Cook of Flora, Illinois and Betty Ritter of Morristown, Indiana; seven grandchildren Brian Smith, Amy Ferguson, Lisa (James) Hale, Danielle (Jacob) Emling, Jonathan Smith, Jennifer (Jim) Settlemire, Jeanne Stockton and special friend Kevin Graves; eighteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

    Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gordon, and two sisters Shirley Habbig and Rosabell Tadlock.

    Graveside services will be 3:00 pm Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Cisne Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:30-2:30 pm Sunday at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home.  Social distancing is strongly encourage.

    Memorial donations in memory of Ruby may be given to Herrin First Church of God or the Community of Christ Church at Altamont, Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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10 Condolences
 
  1. Linda Jones / September 4, 2020 at 4:04 pm

    So sorry for you loss . Prayers, love and hugs. May God be with you in your time of need for comfort and strength.

  2. Sherry Gibbs / September 4, 2020 at 5:47 pm

    Ruby was such a good friend and neighbor to my Mom and Dad. I always enjoyed running into them at the store.
    So sorry for your loss.
    Sherry (Krutsinger) Gibbs

  3. Charlie and Patty Peters / September 4, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers.

  4. Sally Miller / September 5, 2020 at 8:20 am

    Enjoyed the presence of “Mrs. Ruby” at the few family gatherings I was included in-our time together was short but filled with humorous conversation. May she now Rest In Peace and be remember in joy as she now continues her journey with the Lord..

  5. Dolores Bratton / September 5, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    Danny and Doug and families so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. You all will be in my prayers. I have so many good memories of Ruby, Gordon, and my husband, Don. We were good friends, enjoyed time spent together and worshipping at the First Church of God in Flora. Ruby, was a good wife, mother and grandmother and she liked to cook and was a good cook. We often traded recipes. Heaven has gained a very good lady, Ruby Smith. Dolores Bratton, Broken Arrow, Ok.

  6. Dana Hosick / September 5, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    Doug and Candy,
    So sorry for your loss. My sympathies for the entire family. May God grant you comfort and peace during this time.

  7. All 70's Reunion / September 6, 2020 at 6:22 am

    From classmates near and far, we extend or condolences to the family.

  8. C. Wilson / September 9, 2020 at 10:43 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with the SMITH FAMILY in their time of grief. May ‘God’ give you peace during this most difficult time. (Psalm 4:8)

  9. Dan & Karen Powell / September 9, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    Dan and Jane, Doug and Candy:

    So sorry to hear of your moms passing. We have fond memories of both of them.
    Loved all of our family gatherings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  10. Terry Igert / September 19, 2020 at 10:21 am

    Dan,Doug, and families i am so sorry to hear about your mom! She helped me surprise my parents on their 25th anniversary. We have many memories of church and fun times spent with your mom and dad!! Praying for you all!!

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