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Ruby Hesket Obituary

Hesket, Ruby Lillian (King), 83, of Wichita, formerly of Arkansas City, retired Wichita Board of Trade executive secretary and former KFDI stock market reporter, passed away, Thursday, October 28, 2010. Visitation with the family present, 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the Cochran Mortuary, 1411 N. Broadway. Service, 1 p.m. Monday, Riverside Christian Church. Burial will follow at 4 p.m. in the Riverview Cemetery, Arkansas City. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, E. Wayne Hesket; daughter, Sheree Hurtt; brothers, Howard & Elmer King; sisters, Marie Kitch, Wiletta Voorhees, Elva Brokaw, Helen King & Irene Scott. Survivors include her daughter, Debra (Bob) Phillips of Wichita; sister, Dorothy Gregg of Carmichael, CA; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. A memorial has been established with Riverside Christian Church, 1001 Litchfield, Wichita, KS 67203. To sign a guest book or leave a condolence, go to www.cochranmortuary.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31, 2010.

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Allan Charak

November 1, 2010

What a great neighbor and friend to have had the privilege of knowing! Ruby was one of the few left who had lived there since the establishment of the neighborhood. She will be missed. Condolences to Ruby's family, whom through her, I am glad to have also gotten to know.

Shelly Baldwin

October 31, 2010

I have many happy childhood memories of going to visit "AuntRubyUncleWayne." Yes, it was all one word, we would be so excited. Aunt Ruby had a warm, welcoming home that was often filled with friends, musicians, and assorted family. Cousins Deb and Sherry would be around, graciously putting up with us young 'uns. Ruby, your love of life inspired all who were near you. You will be dearly missed. Love to Deb and the family.

October 31, 2010

It's difficult when someone passes away. Comfort to all.

October 29, 2010

Me and mom - the last two of our little family of four. It was my honor and privilege to care for and spend mom's final days with her. Ruby was a beautiful jewel - loving, funny, charismatic, smart, sassy, and always a good teller of stories, as was her family tradition. I will miss and cherish our memories always. You are my sunshine, too, mama. I love you.
Deb Phillips, daughter, Wichita

Lindsay Hurtt

October 29, 2010

You were such a stylish, sweet Grandmother and you will be missed a lot!! Love you! ~Lindsay

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