Ruby Lee Wilbur, age 94, of Cambridge died December 8, 2019 at GracePointe Crossing The Gables. A graveside service will be held in the summer at Memorial Baptist Cemetery in Evansville, Indiana.
Ruby Lee Wilbur was born June 16, 1925 in Evansville, Indiana to William and Louella (Poiles) Hollingsworth. Ruby was united in marriage to Jack Wilbur and they had three children, Bob, Scott and Linda. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and bingo.
Ruby passed away December 8, 2019 at GracePointe Crossing The Gables in Cambridge at the age of 94 years 5 months and 22 days. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, and 11 siblings.
Ruby will be lovingly remembered by her three children, Bob (Tina) Wilbur of Washington State, Linda Bitton of Cambridge and Scott (Colleen) Wilbur of North Branch; 9 grandchildren, Dana, Donna, Michelle, David, Daniel, Melissa, Megan, Emily and Haily; 12 great-grandchildren, Valare, Veronica, Mason, James, Jordan, Jake, Julia, Rachel, Elijah, Elizabeth, Grayson and Adrian; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Evelyn and Collin; and by numerous nephews and nieces.
Mom (Ruby) was the best friend/mother-in-law anyone could have. She always listened well, never gave advice unless asked, and loved unconditionally. Though she was usually quiet and soft spiken she had a feisty streak that always brought a smile to my face. Her spirit was indominatable. She was the kind of person I will always strive to be. She was and always will be one of the biggest blessings of my life. To say I will miss her is an understatement.
Ruby always loved scrabble, Gospel, music, skipbo, and tomatoes. She will be missed dearly for all of eternity. You are my sweet sunshine Ruby Lee. The stars have aligned for you and your beloved Jack. Until we meet again my dear. Xoxo
Grandma’s laugh would tickle your soul and brighten any bad day. She could play cards and scrabble all day and would often beat your pants off. She was full of spice which was sweeter than spicy and her love was indomitable. She is missed greatly and our lives, made better by her, are forever changed because if her. I love you, Grandma!
I remember Ruby always having a smile on her face. I would go to visit Bob when we were kids and she always had that smile. I was very backward and would not eat supper when asked. She was not happy. I will miss her very much.
Always patient, loving and who’s laughter would lite up a room, love and will miss you Mom.