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Ruby Hill Obituary


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HILL, Ruby Ray (Robinson) 97, of Urbana, went to be with the Lord at 4:29 A.M. Sunday, June 3, 2007, in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born Nov. 16, 1909, in Urbana, a daughter of Harry and Jeanette "Nettie" (Bradley) Robinson. Ruby was a member of the Jerusalem Second Baptist Church, where she proudly served her Lord Jesus as a member of the usher board. Ruby, a housekeeper in Urbana for many years, was accepted by many of her employers as family. She was a friend to the friendless and never met a stranger. Survivors include her loving husband Harry Hill, whom she married Nov. 16, 1946; devoted grandchildren Cynthia (Stillgess) Fite of Xenia, Delbert (Tonya) Stillgess, Jr. of Houston Texas, Avonda (Wayne) May of Larrimore, North Dakota, Victor Stillgess of Lebanon, Ohio, John Stillgess of California, Allison Stillgess of Columbus; 24 great -grandchildren: a host of great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, son Delbert Stillgess, Sr.; sisters Alice Hill, Gladys Guy. Marion Couts, Lola Tolliver, and brother Harry Robinson, Jr. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2007, in the WALTER-SCHEODINGER FUNERAL HOME, Urbana. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2007, with the Rev. Herschel Byrd officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Dale Cemetery. The family asks that contributions be made to the Jerusalem Second Baptist Church, 1036 South High Street, Urbana, Ohio 43078

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Published by Springfield News-Sun on Jun. 4, 2007.

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Phyllis M Routt

June 5, 2007

Dear Cynthia and family,
You've had such a tremendous bond with your grandmother that will never be broken. Your dedication, sweetness and kindness to her is a reflection of her life as well. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family as you experience this part of your journey. Jesus is there with you offering his love and comfort to all now and in the days ahead.

Elizabeth Stillgess

June 4, 2007

We love you grandma and will miss you greatly.

Love,
Quincy, Elizabeth, Kierstyn, Deven, Tre, and Quincy Jr.

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