Ruby Vetter Johnson's Obituary
Ruby V. Johnson, 79, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Graveside services will be 2:30 pm, Friday, April 25, 2009 in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 – 2 pm Friday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
Ruby was born on July 1, 1929 in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of Willie and Marie Smith Johnson.
Surviving are her children, Herbert A. Johnson of Bloomington; Arletha M. husband, John Stones of Lansing Michigan; Anetta Wright of Springfield; Tina Johnson of Texas; George A. Johnson of Fort Wayne, IN; brothers, Elmer wife, Marie Johnson of Springfield; Henry Lee Johnson of Springfield; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and other family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Catherine Holden; Reola Johnson; Willie Mae Bracey; two brothers, Benjamin Johnson; and Robert Johnson. The family of Ruby V. Johnson has entrusted care to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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