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RUBY PATTON Obituary

July 26, 1932 - Aug. 21, 2012 OKLAHOMA CITY Ruby Ethel Patton, 80, passed away 8-21-12, at her home. She was born 7-26-1932, to Lawrence and Hazel Setzer Swain in McAlester, OK. Ruby is survived by her husband of 64 yrs., Gene, son, Terry, daughter-in-law, Cheryl (Shere). She was a devoted grandmother of 4 grandchildren, Aaron, Lindsey, Eric, and Nathan, 4 great-grandchildren, Nico, Evan, Sean, and Ella, who were a major part of her life and always at the core of family events and gatherings. She treasured her family and will forever be missed by all. Ruby is also survived by several nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, son, Michael Gene Patton, two sisters, Anna Mae Patton and Fern Friday, two brothers, Leroy and J.E. Swain, and one niece, Lisa Swain. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Fri., 8-24-12, at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

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Published by Oklahoman on Aug. 23, 2012.

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August 26, 2012

I will always remember her homemade ice cream!
Love to all of your family.
Teresa (Cook) Russell

Fred and Karen Holland and family

August 24, 2012

We are so sad to loose a wonderful neighbor. Ruby,we will miss your smile and kind heart!

Kelly&Tony Vetor-Maxey

August 23, 2012

Ruby will be missed greatly as a wonderful neighbor to us.It was always a welcome site to see her having her lunch on the porch.She always made us feel welcome and even brought us a gift for our daughter when she was born, that's the kind and thoughtful neighbor she was to us.

Carl & Mary Robb

August 23, 2012

We have been neighbors for a long time, enjoyed be Rubys friend, she will be missed, sending Prayers to all the family.

August 23, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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