Ruby Nell Brooks-Taplin
Ruby Nell Brooks-Taplin
Obituary
Guest Book
Ruby Brooks-Taplin Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Mrs. Taplin, a retired certified nurses' aide, was born December 23, 1941 in the Sharp Community of Milam County to Tommie Lee Brooks, Sr. and Murriel Daniels. She married Henry Taplin on November 4, 1963and he preceded her in death in 2002.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and 4 siblings, David Brooks, Tommie Lee Brooks, Jr. Kathryn Smith and Lillian Brooks.
She is survived by: son, Thomas E. Taplin (Charlotte); brothers, Nathaniel Brooks, Charles Brooks (Grace), Jessie Brooks, John Brooks; sisters, Doria Brooks, Wilma Jean Brooks; brother-in-law, Mike Smith; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and friends.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
2800 N Travis, Cameron, TX 76520
Make a Donation
in Ruby Brooks-Taplin's name
People and places connected with Ruby
Recent Obituaries
How to support Ruby's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ruby Brooks-Taplin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
