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Ruby Elliott Obituary

ELLIOTT Ruby Irene Elliott, 84, of Grove City, passed away March 24, 2007. Irene was born February 18 or 23, 1923, in Helenwood, TN, to the late George and Lola (Mayse) Olson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Don Elliott and her brother Gene Olson. Survivors include her daughter, Carol and Warren Wiese of Spring Branch, TX; grandson, Bobby and Junnie Bates of College Station, TX; great-grandchildren, Wesley Bates and Laura of Radcliff, KY, Alan Bates of Elizabethtown, KY and Madyson Bates of College Station, TX; and a great-great-grandbaby to be of Radcliff, KY. Also, Millie Spaulding, special adopted granddaughter and friend of Elizabethtown, KY. Irene was raised in Stearns, KY and was a 1942 graduate of South High School. She retired from the State of Ohio, Workers Compensation as a claims examiner. She was a volunteer for the American Red cross and a member of the Grove City Senior Citizen's Center. While she was able, she enjoyed traveling, crafts and playing wheelchair volleyball. She was a member of the Steadfast Church. A private family gathering was held at the SCHOEDINGER NORRIS CHAPEL, Grove City, on March 29, 2007. Mom, Grandma Ruby, we will all miss you!

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 15, 2007.

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Margaret Dennis

April 30, 2007

Carol, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. It is so very difficult to lose a parent. I know she taught you well, as I have known you since grade school. I know you will be ok. Hang in there, I'm praying for you.
Love you bunches.

Elizabeth McLaughlin

April 30, 2007

We're so sorry to hear about Irene's passing recently. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Sincerely,
The Lavender Family

Lori Kellerman

April 29, 2007

I always enjoyed the visit I had with Irene when I was up in Columbus.
Carol, my mom has been gone a year and a half. It's a hard road and your mom was great a great lady.
Love you all.
God Bless,
Lori Kellerrman

Carol Wiese

April 28, 2007

Mom, I don't know what I'm going to do without you but with what you taught me, I will survive. I hope I can pass this on . You did a great job while you were on this earth and you will be missed dearly. Love, Toots

Robert Bates

April 16, 2007

Grandma Ruby,

You will be deeply missed! I will miss your smile and all the laughters we had together while I was growing up!

Love, Your Grandson, Bobby

Wanda Kidd

April 16, 2007

Irene was such a lovely lady, and the summer that she and Carol met Charlie and I in Stearns, I met her again and we had so much fun. She was my Cousin, and I was so proud to know her and Carol.

Kathy, Doug and family Hamlet

April 16, 2007

We're so sorry to hear about Aunt Irene's passing 3 weeks ago. She was the only aunt related to me by blood... it's very hard to take news like this at any time. I pray she left peacefully...knowing how loved she was...and always will be! God BESS!!!

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