Ruby M Spence's Obituary
Graveside services for Mrs. Ruby M. Spence, age 85, of the Goodsprings Community near Henderson will be held Saturday April 5, 2008 at 11:00am at Duncan Cemetery. Burial will follow under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Henderson.
Mrs. Spence passed away Thursday April 3, 2008 in a Kilgore Nursing Center.
Ruby Spence was born September 17, 1922 in Troup, Texas. She was a retired Justice of the Peace of Precinct # 4 in Rusk County, and was a Baptist.
Her family will remember her for her courage, especially in the days when, after losing her husband to cancer at the age of 64, she took over his job as Justice of the Peace, then was reelected on her own. They will remember her generosity not only to her family, but to the many friends that filled her life and were nurtured in her home. They will remember her care in helping love and teach three generations of a family that followed her , filling their lives with lullabies, hugs and security. They will remember her delight and laughter as she watched each new baby grow into an adult she loved. Most of all, they will remember, as they are missing her so keenly, that they were blessed to have had her love and life to touch and guide their own. And always, they will love her.
She was preceded in death her husband A.O. Spence, parents Clarence & Ethel Henry, siblings Lawrence Henry & Ruth Dickson, son-in-law Glenn Houston, and grandchild Theresa Hudman.
Survivors include son Lloyd Spence & wife Ollie Mae, daughters Jo Houston & Edie Hudman, grandchildren Paul David Houston & wife Nicole, Randy Hudman & Rachel Gonzales, Jenee' Lynne Houston, Rhonda Leigh Houston, Elise"Angie" Audas & husband Kevin, great grandchildren Suzanna Kate Houston, Ethan Spence Hudman, and Benjamin Aaron Houston all of Henderson.
The family visitation will be from 6pm – 8pm Friday at the Funeral Home
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