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Ruby Jane Rhodes Robinson

1935 - 2016

Ruby Jane Rhodes Robinson obituary, 1935-2016, San Antonio, TX

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Ruby Robinson Obituary

December 18, 1935 - September 6, 2016
Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother, Ruby Jane Rhodes Robinson, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. She was a 1954 graduate of Jefferson High School and a member of the famed "Lariat" Pep Squad. A lady of sheer elegance and grace, she began her employment with the old Joske's and Frost Brothers Department stores. Ruby's modeling and teaching career began at the Ben Show Modeling Studio, her specialty was modeling hats. After a short courtship, in January 1958, she married 2nd Lt. Earl Joe Robinson from Goodlettsville, TN and Baylor University. She was a member of the San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society, the River Art Group and a proud member of the Daughters of the Texas Revolution. She and sister, Bonnie Mae were active in the Starving Artist Shows sponsored by the Little Church of La Villita. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents, James Elton and Antonette Rittimann Rhodes; an infant brother, James (Jackie) Earnest Rhodes and sister, Bonnie Mae Rhodes Luddeke. She is survived by her loving husband, Earl Joe Robinson; sons: Carlton Rhodes Robinson, Jonathan Russell Robinson and Jeffrey Miles Robinson; and granddaughter, Kathryn Keely Robinson. Services are pending. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com
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Published by San Antonio Express-News from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2016.

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September 12, 2016

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September 11, 2016

On behalf of the Jefferson Class of 1954, condolences are extended to the family. Our thoughts are with you at this time of grieving.

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