Ruby-Nelle Hoppmeyer Lifsey

LIFSEY Ruby-Nelle Hoppmeyer Lifsey passed away, at her home, on Thursday, November 16, 2006. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, on January 31, 1922, to Herbert E. Hoppmeyer and Dorothea Leifeste Hoppmeyer. Ruby-Nelle lived most of her life in the New Orleans area. She graduated from Elenore McMain High School and Soule' Business College, and retired from the Internal Revenue Service. A longtime member of the Munholland United Methodist Church, she served as Sunday School teacher and secretary, volunteered for numerous church jobs, and belonged to United Methodist Women, and several church circles. She also volunteered for the Jefferson Performing Arts Society in various capacities. Ruby-Nelle is survived by her husband, Robert Q. Lifsey; and brother, Herbert E. Hoppmeyer, Jr.; her three children, Michael L. Lifsey, Linda L. Biven, and Richard Q. Lifsey, and their respective spouses, Cynthia R. Lifsey, Jack H. Biven, and Judith V. Lifsey; her grandchildren, David Biven, Emily Burke, Melissa Wender, Andrew Lifsey, Derek Valen, Richard Biven, Elisabeth Lifsey, and Alexis Lifsey; and her great-grandsons, Jackson and Aeric Wender. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Warren H. Hoppmeyer. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Services for Ruby-Nelle on Monday, November 20th, 2006 at 11:00 am at Munholland United Methodist Church, 1201 Metairie Road. The Reverend Gene Finnell, Pastor, will officiate. Relatives and friends are welcome to visit at the church from 10:00 am until the hour of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial funds may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, or Munholland United Methodist Church. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.