COLLINSVILLE ~ Ruby Ellen (King) Hutton/Cobler, 99, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 30, 2009.
She was born in Grayson County December 21, 1909 to James B. and Bonnie (Phillips) King. She married Clifford Hutton on August 3, 1927, who preceded her in death March 30, 1949. Ruby later married Willie Clyde Cobler May 31, 1959, who also preceded her in death June 23, 1964.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and helping friend. Ruby truly enjoyed helping others whether it was cooking, quilting, or just visiting.
Surviving are her daughter Laverne Walden and husband Melvin, of Collinsville, Texas; son, James (Jimmy) Hutton and wife, Shirley of Aledo, Texas; granddaughters, Debbie Smith, Marlene Johnson, and Lisa Reece all of Aledo, Texas; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren, and sister, Evorie Graham of Collinsville, Texas; also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Preceded by her loving husbands, parents, infant son, Charles Weldon Hutton, granddaughter, Lana (Walden) Roland, and brother Elvin King.
Graveside services will be held at 10 A.M. Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Collinsville Cemetery in Collinsville, Texas with Rev. Jerry Davis officiating. Services are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, Texas. There will be no formal visitation. Friends and family may view Mrs. Cobler at the funeral home until the service time.
A special thanks to the staff at Hilltop Haven and VNA Hospice.
Memorials may be made to the donors' choice.