Photo courtesy of Anderson Funeral Home - DeKalb
Jan 19, 1934 - Apr 14, 2019 (Age 85)
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother, Ruby. She was a special lady. She will always be remembered and will be missed. She loved sharing about her family and how her and Tony met in their younger years. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Laurie Hartwig
April 27, 2019 | Genoa, IL
We will plant flowers in front of her old house to honor her. She loved to plant!
April 26, 2019
I enjoyed meeting your mom at the Christmas program. My prayers go out to the family.
James Cardine
April 23, 2019 | Dekalb
Dearest Mom You Loved us all with all your heart and that is something we will always carry with us .. You Always Sang of the Love of Christ and that is something we will carry in our Hearts .. We Love you and miss you .. Tim & Beth
Tim & Beth Rachas
April 22, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ
Lovely woman and a great neighbor. She will be missed. My heart goes out to her family.
Trudy McElligott
April 21, 2019 | Lee, IL
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was such a Sweet Christian Woman. May she rest in peace.
From Becky Storey Stombaugh. I was Good Friends with Cathy in School at Malta High School.
Becky Stombaugh
April 20, 2019 | Rochelle, IL
Remember your parents well they really loved each other so very much Tony was my friend from Barber Greene you are all in my prayers
Joe Japuntich
April 20, 2019 | Geneva, IL
Remember your parents well they really loved each other so very much Tony was my friend from Barber Greene you are all in my prayers
Joe Japuntich
April 20, 2019 | Geneva, IL
Ruby Ree Rachas (1934-2019)
Ruby Ree Rachas, 85, of DeKalb, IL formerly of Lee, IL passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones, receiving her crown and reward of Heaven on Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019. She was born January 19, 1934 in Camden, TN. She was faithfully married to her committed husband, Anthony J. Rachas, for 64 years before he died five years earlier on March 3, 2014.
She is survived by their nine beloved children: Gary Rachas, Debbie Cameron, Terry Rachas, Sheila Daring, Cathy Slater, Timothy (Beth) Rachas, Rebecca (Thomas) Leneau, Angela Jones, and Kenneth (Summer) Rachas; and her sister Bessie "Alma" Davis. She has 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 3 great great-grandchildren, all of which were her life and joy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Bessie Davis; her brothers, Clyde, Albert, and Joseph; and her sisters, Beulah, Alma, and Doris; and her daughter-in-law Debbie; and grandson, Ryan.
Ruby was a faithful, hard-working, and sacrificial wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was bold in her faith often quoting scripture that was hidden in her heart and memory, sharing that truth with others (whether they wanted to hear it or not). She took pride in her yard and flowers and enjoyed helping her husband with gardening and even wood-chopping. She loved singing for and with her kids and grandkids at Church, Heritage Woods, and DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center; and she even sang on the radio in her younger days. Today she's in her glory singing with the Angels. Unfortunately, she had a lot of pain and suffering, but she endured and "ran the race" for her families' sake and with God's strength. In so many ways, she is one of the strongest women we know. As her body failed and the Alzheimer's robbed her, we would be remiss not to give acknowledgement and our heartfelt thanks to all the nurses, CNAs and Dr. Thakkar that administered care, and to visitors that loved on her. We are extremely grateful.
Please join us in celebrating her life on Saturday, April 27, 2019 for a visitation at 9:00A.M. with the service at 11:00 A.M. at Christ Community Church, 2350 Pride Avenue in DeKalb. A luncheon will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Ruby Ree Rachas Memorial Fund, addressed to the Rachas Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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