Ruby Raby

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Ruby (Chancellor) Raby, 73, of Groesbeck, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Friday, May 1st at a local hospital. Private family services will be Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 2:00pm at Chancellor Union Cemetery, Fairfield Lake State Park. . Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.

Ruby was born August 20, 1935 in Fairfield to George and Onie (Fails) Chancellor. She was employed at the Dallas Times Herald for many years and the Big Brown Power Plant in Fairfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ellis Barker; sister, Retha Mae Chancellor; and brothers Jack & King Chancellor.

Survivors include her loving spouse, Emmett Wilburn Raby of Groesbeck; nieces, Jody Nolen of Tyler & Donna Furlow of Cedar Hill; and nephews, King Chancellor of Chandler, Steve Chancellor of Kaufman, & Bobby Chancellor of Kervin. Ruby leaves behind numerous nephews & nieces of the Ellis Barker family. Also left behind is an extended family, step-son, Dr. Fred Raby & wife, Penny of Hewitt,; step-daughter, Lynda Davidson & husband, Mike of Allen; step-grandson, Ken Davidson & wife, Tricia of Dallas; step-granddaughters, D’Anna Hebert and husband, David of Allen, Casey Vandersee and husband, James of Oklahoma City, OK; and three great granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to American Lung Association or American Cancer Society.

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  7. Wilburn;
    Our prayers will be with you and all the family in this time of sorrow. I pray that the Grand Master of the Universe will surround you with love and confort as you go forward.
    May God Bless You,
    Buddy, Helen and Rosa Mae

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  9. Casey and James Vandersee

    We loved Ruby very much. She will be missed and we will treasure the time we shared with her.

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  20. Ruby we had a lot of laughter & fun in the early years going to the DQ in Oak Cliff & getting ice cream. Steve,Christine,Russell and I will really miss you. You really spoilt that "Steve" Love and sympathy to all the family.

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  29. Ruby was a very wonderful lady with a beautiful smile. I know she must have been extra special because Pop-O loved her so much and she brought him so much happiness. I am certain that those memories will bring him great comfort in the days ahead.

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  33. Katherine Pitzer

    Pop-o:
    Ruby is a very special lady. I’ll always remember her laughter and wonderful smile. She brought out a wonderful happiness in you that beamed. My heartfelt sadness and love to you. Kathy

  34. A dear, sweet lady who always cooked us good homecooked meals and gave us lots of love and many laughs…sweet memories for us all to treasure.

    May God bless her and all of her wonderful family members at this time. She is watching over us all now, smiling from heaven.

    Love you all,

    "Lo-Reesa", (as Ruby called me)

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  55. Thank you Ruby for allowing me to be your daughter for the last 25 years,I will always love you. Penny

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  62. Steve Chancellor

    Ruby,
    We made alot of fishing trips to Edders creek in that old yellow pickup. We had plenty of fish bait, lighting in a jar, and a lot of laughs. Life was simple and you were special.
    Steve Chancellor

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