Ruby Lee Martin

Ruby Lee Martin obituary, Lakeland, FL

Ruby Lee Martin

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Ruby Martin Obituary

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Ruby Lee Martin, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida, after a long and fulfilling life devoted to faith, and family.

Born on February 26, 1937, in Hartsville, Georgia, to Percy and Minni Harrell, Ruby dedicated her life to caring for those she loved as a devoted homemaker and talented seamstress. She found happiness in life's simple pleasures, especially baking, camping, and spending time with her church community, where she particularly cherished participating in Sunday School crafts.

Ruby was preceded in death by her siblings: Catherine, Harry, Willie, Bud, Glenn, Ralph, and Windle.

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Lakeland Memorial Gardens

2125 Bartow Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801

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