Ruby Aline Kelley

© The Bakersfield Californian

11 December 2004

Submitted by: Alex Carter

RUBY ALINE KELLEY
July 12, 1923 - December 8, 2004
Services: Mon., Dec. 13, 11 a.m.

Ruby was born July 12, 1923 in Cloudy, Oklahoma to Luther and Lena Songer. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, O. V. Ruby arrived in California in May 1951. They settled in Arvin and raised a family of nine. In addition to her own family, she opened her home to Joe and Charles whom she raised as her own. Ruby was an accomplished seamstress, cook and quilter. Nobody ever left Ruby's house hungry and her many handstitched quilts and afghans given to her children and grandchildren will continue to keep us all warm.

Ruby made many lasting friendships in the community of Arvin, one of those was with Evelyn Dominguez whom she loved like a sister. Their strong bond was formed over homemade bread and homemade tortillas which they frequently exchanged. No one ever left Granny's house without some kind of homemade treat.

On the morning of December 8, 2004, Roby peacefully went home with her family and her beloved dog, Chica Rose, by her side.

The family would like to express a special Thank you from the bottom of their hearts to her nurse, Alice Bender and her caregiver, Flo with Optimal Hospice.

Ruby is survived by 5 sisters and 2 brothers who reside in Oklahoma and Texas; her children, Bobby and Linda Kelley, Jerry and Patti Kelley, Judy Frick and partner, Kathy Calley, Steve and Tracy Kelley, Susan and Roger Sanders, Shirley and the late Gary Heyart, Kathy and Gary Wanagitis, Lesley and Russell Johnson, Tammy and Max Gressman; 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Viewing and visitation will be Saturday and Sunday, December 11 & 12, from 2-8 p.m., at the Arvin Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, December 13, at 11:00 a.m. at the Arvin Funeral Home Chapel with graveside services following at the Arvin Cemetery.

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