Ruby D. Hepp's Obituary
Ruby D. Hepp, age 96, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 6:15 a.m. in Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pinckneyville, IL.
Ruby was born on May 22, 1926 in Winkle, IL, a daughter to Lloyd and Lillie (Pushell) Kimmel. On July 12, 1944, she married Robert "Bob" W. Hepp in Chester, IL, and he preceded her in death on June 13, 2000. Ruby was a member, treasurer, Sunday and Bible school teacher at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL for many years. She was a homemaker and had worked at McCants, Pinckneyville, IL. She was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Illini basketball teams. Ruby enjoyed mowing her lawn and took great pride in her yard.
Survivors include one son, Robert "Bobby" L. Hepp of Pinckneyville, IL; one grandson, Robert "Cory"(Kim) Hepp of Pinckneyville, IL; and two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Lexi Hepp, both of Pinckneyville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; one grandson, William "Caby" Hepp; and one brother, Ted Kimmel.
Funeral services will be at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with Brother Mark Lee officiating. Interment will be at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Perry County Humane Society.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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