Ruby Egner Obituary
Ruby was born in Bledsoe, Kentucky on April 2, 1946 to the late John Henry Ward and Ella Mae Wilson Ward. She worked in the billing department of Western Baptist Hospital and was of the Baptist Faith.
She is survived by her husband, David Egner; three sons, James Farley (McKenzie) of Paducah, KY, Patrick Egner (Melissa) of Calvert City, KY and Lynn Egner (Ellie) of Gilbertsville, KY; daughter, Christy Jenkins of Calvert City, KY; brothers, Bill Ward (Dot) of Virginia, Buck Ward (Cathy) of Harlan, KY and Bob Ward of Middlesboro, KY; sister, Diane Theiland (Ed) of Big Lakes, MN; six grandchildren, Case Crabtree, Ethan Farley (Stefani), Justin Farley (Ashley), Gracie Egner, Luke Egner, Shelby Johnson (Ryan); and two great-grandchildren, Lucas Farley and Adelynn Grace Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Parkridge; two brothers; and her parents.
A funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Danny Ferrell officiating.
Interment will follow in Fooks Cemetery, Benton, KY.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church.
Collier Funeral Home and Cremation Services will be handling all arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Fooks Cemetery Fund, 2295 Mt. Moriah Rd, Benton, KY 42025.
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Diana Thielen
January 1, 2026
To a loving sister. We would laugh together, cry together and complain about all the crap that life would through at us. We shared good times and bad times growing up and knew we would always be there for each other. I wish we could have had one last visit to hold each other, and I could ask her to stay with longer. I know in my heart you needed to go, but that same heart breaks that you are gone. I will miss you every day for the rest of my life. I would not have gotten through all my garbage without you. Till we see each other again! I love you. Your little Sis. Diana
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