Ruby Taleon

Ruby Taleon obituary, Granby, MO

Ruby Taleon

Ruby Taleon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clark Funeral Home - Neosho on Oct. 1, 2024.
Ruby Irene Taleon, 89, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on February 23, 1935, in Fairview, Missouri, to Oran and Lorene Long. Ruby married Gene Taleon, who preceded her in death on January 6, 2002.
Ruby was a devoted homemaker, known for her love of gardening, cooking, and spending time with her large family. She was a faithful member of Living Water Fellowship in Stark City, Missouri.
She is survived by her children, Donna Goodnight, Margaret (Mark) Stevens, Robert (Shelli) Pendergraft, Sandra Wethey, Verla (Danny) Rinehart, Kenny Pendergraft, and Melody Ogden. She also leaves behind her sister, Sharon Levitt, 27 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Ruby was preceded in death by her daughters, Cindy Pendergraft and Carol Stuart.
A visitation will be held at Clark Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., with funeral services on October 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Newtonia IOOF Cemetery.
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