Ruby Irene Miller
October 1, 1923 - December 5, 2013
Ruby Irene Miller, 90, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 12:55 P.M. Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care in Hoopeston. She was born October 1, 1923 in Beaumont, Kentucky, the daughter of Claude M. and Anna (Pennington) Shaw. Ruby married Charles E. “Bud” Miller on June 3, 1966 at the Christian Church in Hoopeston, IL. He survives in Hoopeston, IL. She is also survived by one son: James Donald (Peg) Cawthorn of Avon, IN; one daughter: Monica Sue (Jerry) Powell of Hoopeston, IL; two step-sons: Ed (Sue) Miller of Newtown, IL and Kevin (Rebecca) Miller of Buckhead Ridge, FL; one step-daughter: Lealoni (Tony) Gress of Hoopeston, IL; six grandchildren: Becky, Jennifer, Debra and Melanie Cawthorn, Chuck (April) Powell and Jeri Lee (Gary) Brown; six step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, twelve step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister. Ruby worked as a timekeeper at TRW in Hoopeston for several years. Later she returned home to care for her family. Ruby was a member of the Hoopeston VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening and baking. Ruby’s greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family. Memorials may be directed to Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care 423 N. Dixie Hwy. Hoopeston, IL 60942.
Ruby Irene Miller, 90, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 12:55 P.M. Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care in Hoopeston. She was born October 1, 1923 in Beaumont, Kentucky, the daughter of Claude M. and Anna... View Obituary & Service Information