Meeker resident Ruby A. Sutton Batchelor, 97, died Friday, February 2, in Meeker.

She was born October 31, 1909, in Prague to Dr. Owen and Mary Sutton. She was the youngest of five daughters.

She was married December 24, 1929, to James Wallace Batchelor in Milfay. He preceded her in death October 25, 1983.

Most of her childhood was spent in Milfay. After graduating from Milfay High School, she attended and graduated from Hills Business College, Oklahoma City. She had a long business career beginning in 1928 and ending in 1984. After retirement in 1972, she served as Treasurer for the Town of Meeker for eleven years.

Ruby was a member of the First Baptist Church, Meeker. She continued to live in her home in Meeker until her death.

Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Mary Evelyn, her parents and four sisters.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Jerry Gaines of Sparks, granddaughter, Terri Branson and husband, David, grandson, Allen Gaines and wife, Shelly, three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler and Madison Gaines and numerous friends.

Viewing will be held at the Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Meeker.

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Stroud Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Jones officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service.

Published February 4, 2007.