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Ruby Christy Obituary

Ruby Christy

LANCASTER: Ruby Virginia Christy, 94, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Bickford Senior Living. She was born August 7, 1921 in Fairfield County to the late Charley R. and Clara Belle (Lindsey) Kinser. Ruby was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and was a homemaker and former bookkeeper for Joe Christy Well Drilling.

She is survived by her son, Robert (Angie) Christy of Lancaster; grandchildren, Aaron (Liz) Christy of Pickerington and Alesia (Chris) Miller of Pataskala; great grand children, Carly and Joey Christy and Kaitlin and Jacob Miller; brother, Charles (Eva) Kinser; sisters, Norma Jean (Don) Kraft, Carolyn (Lloyd) Eads; sister-in-law, Marjorie Kinser all of Lancaster; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Christy; daughter, Nancy (Christy) Smith; and brother, Merle Kinser.

Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Taylor Funeral Home in Amanda with Pastor Diana Gugel officiating. Burial to follow in Amanda Twp. Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.

The family request memorial contributions to the Lutheran Food Pantry, Our Savior Lutheran Church, or Fairhope Hospice in Ruby's memory. Friends can share a memory at www.mytaylorfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Sep. 30, 2015.

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Carolyn & Lloyd

October 2, 2015

What a wonderful tribute was paid to your Mother and our Sister today. She truly was a Queen and we all loved her so much.

Chari & Mike Caton

October 1, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sharon Kennedy Patten

October 1, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Treasure your memories.

Sam & Charlotte Crist

October 1, 2015

We are so very sorry that you have lost a truly wonderful mother, grandmother and ggreatgrandmother. Knowing all the birthday parties and holidays you spent with her, a huge hole will be in your hearts. However, you have so many memories of her dry wit, mannerisms and funny unexpected comments to comfort you. So very sorry that you have lost a lovely lady.

Rick Hartung

October 1, 2015

May fond memories ease your sadness.

September 30, 2015

Ruby will be missed by the staff of Bickford of Lancaster. It was our pleasure to care for her.God bless her family with love and prayers!Lisa Denney L.P.N.

Carol Koracin & Don McCue

September 30, 2015

So deeply sorry for your loss. Ruby was a lovely lady and an institution at all your family gatherings. It was always a treat to see her. I know you will miss her and her rare sense of humor. Our heartfelt prayers are with you all.

Pam Kinser

September 30, 2015

Bob and Angie. I'm was so saddened to learn of this great ladys passing. You are all in my in my thoughts and prayers

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