Maud resident Ruby Laverne Cobb Thompson died Saturday, January 27, in Oklahoma City at the age of 80.
She was born February 28, 1926, in Eagletown, Oklahoma, to James E. and Lillie Mae Vickery Cobb.
She was raised in the Macomb area and had lived in Purcell. She had resided in Maud for the past 15 years.
On February 11, 1942, she married Marvell Thompson in Pauls Valley. He preceded her in death on May 24, 2001.
Ruby was a licensed practical nurse and had worked at Central State Hospital, Mission Hill Hospital, Sunset Estates in Seminole and Maud and Shawnee Care Center. She also had worked as a beautician out of her home.
Ruby enjoyed traveling, reading, crossword puzzles and fishing. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a focal point in her life.
Also preceding her in death was one grandson, James Garretson.
Surviviors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and James Garretson of Maud; Jolene and Max Hunt of Seminole; Nickie and Jerry Nelson of Maud; and Debbie and Randy Briggs of Tecumseh; son and daughter-in-law, Morris and Carleta Thompson of Tecumseh; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Dewayne Hillis of Stratford; brother, William Cobb of Asher; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends, including her special friend, Melvin Long.
Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tim Martin and the Rev. Dennis Stone officiating.