Ruby Irene Green's Obituary
Ruby Irene Green, age 88, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at 3:13 p.m. in Coulterville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Coulterville, IL. Ruby was born on January 19, 1927 in Brumley, MO, a daughter to Ben and Roma (Plemmons) Pemberton. On July 12, 1947, she married Vernon Harry Green in Eureka, MO and he preceded her in death on July 15, 2008. Ruby was a member of the United Methodist Church, Coulterville, IL, the Coulterville Women's Club and worked for Spartan Printing/World Color Press, Sparta, IL for 25 years. She enjoyed playing bingo, traveling and attending sporting events of her grandchildren. Survivors include a son, Dr. Vernon Gary (Carol) Green of Rolla, MO; daughter, Patricia "Patti" (Tim) Berry of Coulterville, IL; seven grandchildren, Christy (Adrian) Konkel, Michelle (Matt) Haynes, Cherity (Roger) Freeze, Catrina (Joe) Wood, Cortnie (Jon) Ruppert, Greg (Christy) Tuggle and Shannon (Julie) Berry and seventeen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Pamela Sue Tuggle and one sister, Ruth Ewen. A memorial service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Monday, August 3, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Kimberly Jenne officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Monday from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Special Olympics.
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