Ruby Mae "Warden" Williams

Ruby Mae (Warden) Williams

August 19, 1937 – Sept 25, 2025

Ruby Mae Williams, 88, of Tuttle, OK, passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born August 19, 1937, in Noblick, Missouri, to Joel G. Warden and Carry Murray Warden. Ruby's life was a shining example of devotion, faith, and love.

She is preceded in death by her parents Joel and Carrie Murray Warden, beloved son, Albert Williams Sr.; granddaughter, Elizabeth Williams; and siblings Iva Nagel, Charlie Warden, Glenwood Warden, Grace Lauritzen, Norma Durden, Bernice Thomlinson, Raymond Warden, and Alice Hardy.

Ruby is survived by her devoted husband of 71 years and 11 months, Jack R. Williams, who was the love of her life and constant companion. Together, they built a family that became Ruby's greatest joy. She leaves behind her children Debbie (Bill) Hatfield, Jack (Janie) Williams, Lonnie (Sheki) Williams, Angela (Billy) Bradshaw, Michael (Pam) Williams, and Melissa (Tim) Erhardt. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren, each of whom she cherished deeply.

Ruby's life was one of service to her family and to the Lord. Her greatest calling was motherhood, and she poured her heart into raising her children and grandchildren. She was happiest in the kitchen, where her cooking was her ministry-always made with love, always with the worry there might not be enough. Her home was filled with the sound of her voice, whether singing gospel hymns or belting out bluegrass at the top of her lungs. Ruby's voice was more than music; it was an outpouring of her joy and faith.

She delighted in simple pleasures-treasure-hunting at garage sales, dressing in her finest clothes and jewelry, and baking for those she loved. Though her childhood was marked by hardship, Ruby found in Jack a partner who made it his mission to ensure she never wanted for anything. She cherished every blessing and never failed to show gratitude for what she had.

She embraced Jesus Christ as her Savior in 1962, a commitment that guided her every day thereafter.

Her favorite pastimes included being surrounded by family-the center of her world, singing at her church, baking, and watching NCIS.

Ruby Mae Williams was a woman of faith, beauty, and strength. She lived a full and meaningful life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and song. She will be remembered always for her generous heart, her radiant voice, and the way she made everyone feel cared for.