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Ruby Chambers Obituary
Evansville, IN
Ruby Lee (Bryant) Chambers, 96, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the West River Health Campus.
Ruby was born September 11, 1920 in Readland, Arkansas to the late Sam and Fannie (Grandberry) Bryant. Ruby and her husband, Leo were founders of General Oil Field Supply Company. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking and entertaining family and friends. Ruby taught bread baking classes in her home for the University of Evansville. Ruby was a former member of the Tri State Petroleum Wives and Simpson United Methodist Church.
Surviving Ruby are a daughter, Susan (Gary) Isbell of Evansville; three sons, Michael (Carol) Chambers of Evansville, Mark Chambers of Colorado Springs, CO and Jon (Jerd Smith) Chambers of Boulder, CO; one brother, Robert (Billie) Bryant of Richland, WA; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Chambers in 1973; by a daughter, Linda Fugate in 2013; an infant son, Gregory Chambers, a sister, Nellie May Phillips and by brothers, Bill and Eugene Bryant.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Pierre Funeral Home, Rev. Terry Gamblin officiating. Entombment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
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Jeff DeVillez
March 11, 2021
I have not lived in Evansville for over 40 years,though I have probably known her and her kids Sue,Mike and Jon for 55 years or so.She was a wonderful lady and I am sure she will be missed very much by all of those she touched with kindness over many years.I saw her last around 2014 or so.Rest in peace Ruby.I will always remember you!
Suzanne Seng
April 4, 2017
Some of my favorite memories of working at General Oil are of when Ruby and her daughter-in-law Carol would come in for a visit. These two ladies exuded Class and True Kindness simultaneously. I feel blessed to have met them. Rest In Peace Ruby
December 20, 2016
Susan,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you. I loved your mom, she always made me laugh.
Your old nurse, Melanie
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Cindy Rutledge
December 20, 2016
You will be greatly missed Ruby. It was an honor to know such a wonderful lady.
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