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Ruby Holden Obituary

Holden, Ruby, 71, retired Kansas Gas Service, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013. Funeral Service 10:30am, Tuesday, Crossroad Fellowship Bible Church. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas Holden, Jr., and sister, Betty Dearinger. Survivors include, sons, Robert (Donna) McLinn and Kalen McLinn; daughters, Dixie Hughes, Satina Emerson and Tawnya (Steve) Bohn; sister, Louzena Tebow; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials to American Heart Association. Share condolences at CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Oct. 14, 2013.

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American Heart Association

October 15, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Garry & Veronica Spillman (Swaffer)

October 15, 2013

Dixie, Bobby, Satina, Tawnya, Kalen, your children and grandchildren...I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Ruby was such a fun sweet spirit! I love her dearly, and I am so sorry for the sorrow you all are going through right now. Our family is praying for you.

shelley emerson

October 15, 2013

you are loved and already missed. see you again....someday.

Tammie Bagwell

October 15, 2013

Ruby was my 2nd mom I was raised around her & her children She was a wonderful lady, and always lot's of fun to be around. Tina and Tawnya were my best friends. we loved running from one house to the other.I never saw Ruby get mad, she was always in a joking mood. It was like she was on of us kids at times. Tina Tawna, Bobby. Kaylen. I am so sorry for your lose of your Mom. she was a good mom. And she loved you all so much. She will be missed by all.

Phyllis Hollister

October 15, 2013

Ruby was a wonderful lady, my late husband Rick worked with her and he thought the world of her. Phyllis Hollister

Tawnya & Steve Bohn

October 15, 2013

Mom, when you thought no one noticed, we watched you give unselfishly, immediately accept everyone who came into your life & touch them for a lifetime (even if you knew them only for a moment). We watched you love God & people & a life itself with all your heart & humor. We could never impress upon you how much you meant to so many people because your reach was unending & your love was unconditional. Even now, words are not enough, but Mom, we noticed how you taught us how to live. Just like your name, you are a precious, precious Gem. We love you & are happy for the peace you have found in Jesus Christ. Love you always, Tawnya, Steve, Tyler & Stephanie.

Myrl Crabb

October 14, 2013

Ruby was my best friend, I met her when our kids were real young. Her friendship changed my life with her joking and friendly personality. Her kids was my kids, I love them all. and I loved Ruby so much I missed her so much when I had to move away. Ruby was one in a million, she will be missed

Peggy & George Hatcher

October 14, 2013

Ruby was such a joy to work with at Kansas Gas Service. She was a hoot to share break time with as well. She was a great cook too, we enjoyed her dishes on Pot Luck Meal day's. My husband & I both retired from KGS after Ruby left but we remember her well. Our thoughts and prayer's go out to your family. May the sorrow you have today turn to only the Precious Memories you have of your Mother, Grandmother, Mother-in-law, Aunt or Cousin. She truly was a special lady. May God Bless each of you.

Peggy & George Hatcher

October 14, 2013

Ruby was such a joy to work with at Kansas Gas Service. Always a smile and a hoot to have at our break time table. She was also a great cook when we had pot luck food day's. My husband & I both retired since she left KGS but we remember her well. It was an honor to get to know her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. May God bless you as your sorrow of a precious Mother and Grandmother fades to leave only the Precious Memories of the one you love so dear.

Rev Bob

October 14, 2013

Ruby was one of the kindest, funniest people that I have had the honor of knowing. She could always bring a smile to your face, even in the worst of times. Her (and Tom's) antics at the poker table were things of legendary tales!! She was always quick to offer a helping hand where she could, but reluctant to accept one. I will truly miss her and will look back often with sincere appreciation of her friendship.

Laura Hubbard

October 14, 2013

Tawnya and family so sorry to hear about your mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. She had to be a great Mom to have such a wonderful daughter.

October 14, 2013

Ruby was truly a blessing to all who knew her. Her generous spirit, sense of humor, and practical jokes were nothing but amazing. She always had a way to make you smile, even on your toughest days, and was always willing to do anything to help someone else. My family and I will always feel truly blessed and lucky to have "Miss Ruby" as part of our family and our lives. She will be greatly missed, forever in our hearts.

October 13, 2013

To Ruby's children,
I loved Ruby. I am so blessed to have known her. She is probably making Jesus laugh right about now.
The last three times I tried to visit with her, she was not up to it. She has hurt for so long. I will try to take some comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain.
I will never forget her and her creative spirit.
April

October 13, 2013

Aunt Ruby was the warmest person around. When Sue and I were there some years ago she made every effort to make our visit special and it remains a memory we cherish. There just simply was no one like Aunt Ruby and I'm sure we will all sorely miss that smile of hers that brightened the gloomiest day. All of us here in Washington hope you kids know we're thinking of you and wish we could give you a big hug.

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