Ruby Dillard

Ruby Dillard obituary

Ruby Dillard

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Ruby Dillard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller and Miller Funeral Home - Hugo on Mar. 3, 2026.
Ruby Anna (Garrett) Dillard, 94, was born on October 22, 1931, the daughter of Martin Frank Garrett and Crystal Audrey Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Dillard and daughter, Barbara Jean Scott.

Ruby attended elementary school at Harmon Community School in Woodward County, OK and attended Woodward High School in Woodward, OK and graduated from Fort Towson High School, Class of 1966. She graduated Central State University in Edmond, OK, graduating Cum Laude, Class of 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Math/Science Education. Ruby went on to receive her Master of Education in Special Education from University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK. She held numerous professional certifications to teach Math, Science, Reading and Special Education. Ruby taught for over 40 years in special education in Oklahoma, Nevada, and Texas, retiring from Valliant Elementary School. She was a member of Oklahoma Retired Educators Association and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Ruby enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, puzzles and gardening. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Ruby is survived by her son, Robert Bauer of Fort Towson, OK; daughter, Marta Sue Harris of Bartlesville, OK; grandchild, Jeff Bauer of Fort Towson, OK, Carl Bauer of Owasso, OK, Jenny Thompson of Fort Towson, OK, Rebecca Scott of Oklahoma City, OK, Cecil Scott of UNK and Crystal Scott of UNK; numerous great and great-great grandchildren and sister, Marta Vaughn Mahlke of Corpus Cristi, TX along with a host of family, friends and loved ones.

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Miller and Miller Funeral Home - Hugo

3151 E Jackson Street, Hugo, OK 74743

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Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Fort Towson Cemetery