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Ruby Willis Obituary

Willis (Lindsay) Ruby R. (Lindsay) Willis, age 93, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Westerville, OH, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 in Bradenton, Florida. Born August 24, 1921 in Findlay, Ohio. She was retired from Purdie Metals. Member of Ohio Child Conservation League (CCL) and Sunbury Golf Club. She was a kind person with a beautiful smile that would light up the room. Her special enjoyment was her family. She is survived by her husband, Arthur C Willis; daughters, Charita Clipp, Nancy (Harry) Coder, Charlee (Jack) Moore, and Debora (Don) Crites; sons, William (Carol) Willis and Jon (Karen) Willis; grandchildren, Todd (Carley) Coder, Brad Coder, Heather (Tyler) Barritt, Cara (Matt) Fulkerson, Aaron (Kathy) Willis, Christopher (Natalie) Willis, William (Tonya) Willis, Jr; and 11 great grandchildren with another one on the way; sister-in-law, Lynn Rose; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husbands Charles B. Lindsay and Dean L. Hall, parents Joseph E. Rose and Blanche M. Moe, brother Robert J. Rose and son-in-law Carl Clipp. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, OH Wednesday 6-8 p.m. where service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m., Dr. Richard Ellsworth, officiating. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Southeastern Guide Dogs, 4210 77th St E, Palmetto, Fl 34221. Please designate the donation is from Fair Lanes Acres of Manatee County in Ruby's name.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 2014.

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Carol Jones

December 4, 2014

I am praying that God will hold all of your family in his arm's and comfort each of you. I was unable to come to calling hours and the memorial services today, since I caught a virus on Tuesday. I really regret not being able to see all of you. You are in my prayers. Carol Jones

December 1, 2014

Sorry to hear about the loss. She has a family to be proud of. Sorry I can`t be at Moreland, I will be out of town. Thinking of you Jerry Davis

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