Ruby Thomas

Ruby Thomas

Ruby Thomas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dennard First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro on Feb. 13, 2026.
Ruby Thomas, 80, of Winnsboro, LA was born July 27, 1945, in Gentry, AR, and passed from this life on February 11, 2026, in Shreveport, LA.

Ruby was a waitress for many years and enjoyed spending time barrel racing.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Shirley Gene Thomas, and her son Joseph Elmer Thomas.

Survivors left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Lynne McKenzie and her husband Danny of Winnsboro; one grandson, Bryan Alexander McKenzie and his wife Harley; one granddaughter, Sierra Thomas; three great grandchildren: Chrislyn, Gabe, and Gunner McKenzie; two sisters: Yvonne Inglett and Vickie Adams and her husband Robert; a host of other relatives and friends.

Any planned memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

The family is honoring her wishes that no services be held.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Dennard First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro

6637 Main St P.O. Box 46, Winnsboro, LA 71295

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