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Ruby Lucille Irwin
SEDALIA — Ruby Lucille Irwin, 89, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at her home.
She was born December 13, 1925, in Sedalia, daughter of Anton and Mattie Ann Wheeler Schick. On June 24, 1964, in Sedalia, she married Milton W. Irwin, who passed away January 7, 1995.
Ruby was a member of Parkview Christian Church and was an honorary member of Chapter 57 Order of the Eastern Star, White Shrine No. 38, VFW Post 2591 Women's Auxiliary and Moose Lodge 1494.
She enjoyed working in her yard with her flowers, walking around the neighborhood, and visiting with friends at Wal-Mart.
Surviving are a daughter, Melodie Irwin, of Sedalia, and grandchildren, Ke'ron and Kiara Irwin; a son, Terry Worthley, of Blue Springs, and grandchildren, Lil Terri and Angel; Rickey's children, Jennifer, Michael and Stephanie; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Bale, of Sedalia.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Dennis and Rickey Worthley; brothers, Raymond, Buddy and Junior; and a sister, Opal.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 23, at Heckart Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Irwin
Jennifer Almodovar
November 30, 2022
I miss you every single day. I´m so grateful for the time we had. I love you Grandma Ruby. Jennifer
Harold and Estella Frazier
February 19, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robin Goodwin
February 19, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved your mama very much.
Jeri Linn Trenter
February 19, 2015
Oh Ruby , you will be missed greatly. I always enjoyed doing things and you came along. Your heart is as big as the outside and your soul as gentle as kitten. Your daughter will greatly miss you. Rip Ruby.... stop in and check in on us from time to time.
Carolyn Talbott -Wheeler
February 19, 2015
I love you Ruby. I'll miss you every day.
angel papalia
February 19, 2015
I love u grandma and I know u are in a better place. U were always such a great grandma and I rember good memories of u and my sister going on long walks and saying bread n better around light poles. I know you are up in heaven with ur husband and sons and my mommy I love u grandma and u will always be on my mind
Phillip Younce
February 18, 2015
Such a sweet soul that's has know gained her Angel wings fly sweet angel fly
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