Ruby Anderson

Ruby Opal Anderson, 97, passed away December 27, 2010 in Abilene. Ruby was born to Jason and Evalena Tucker in Red River County, Texas on August 20, 1913. She was a long time resident of Fort Worth, where she lived with her husband Paul F. Anderson died August 1982. Ruby was a devoted housewife and mother whose cooking and homemade pies were enjoyed by many. She worked for the Baird family during the 1970s as a caregiver for elderly family members.
After her husbands death, Ruby moved to Abilene where she assisted her aging brothers and sisters. Ruby will always be remembered by those that knew her as a kind and gentle natured woman, always accepting stray cats and loving backyard birds.
Funeral service will be held 10:30 AM on Friday, December 31, 2010, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Windcrest Alzheimers Care Center, 6050 Hospital Dr., Abilene, TX 79606. They provided Ruby with exceptional care during the last six years of her life.
Survivors include her son Jerry, Nieces, Bobby Philips, Edith Seabolt, Cindy Deegan, and Shirley Hood, grandchildren, Erika and Amy, and three greatgrandchildren.

Service

Chapel Service

Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Friday, December 31, 2010
10:30 AM

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606

Memorial Contributions

6050 Hospital Drive
Abilene, TX  79606