Ruby S. Wright's Obituary
Ruby S. Wright, age 92, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 6:00 a.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, IL. Ruby was born on May 24, 1919 in Mannington, KY, a daughter to Willie L. and Winnie E. (Crane) Skeen. On November 6, 1937, she married Harry G. Wright in Jackson, MO and he preceded her in death after 61 wonderful years of marriage. She was a homemaker and a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL. Ruby loved quilting and baking pies. Survivors include her daughter, Geraldine Bardle of Pinckneyville, IL; two grandchildren, Debra Bardle (Kenny Mills) of Edwards, MO and Tom (Patti) Bardle of Pinckneyville, IL; and one great grandchild, Railyn Ruby Bardle of Pinckneyville, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son-in-law, Fred Bardle; two brothers, Raymond Skeen and James Skeen; a sister, Elizabeth Boeringher; and a brother and a sister in infancy. Funeral services will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Rob Mathis and Brother Raymond Baggot officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL. Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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