Ruby Mae Voyles' Obituary
Ruby Mae Voyles, 97, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 12:24 P.M. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in her residence.
Ruby was born on June 24, 1924 in Burtonview, IL, the daughter of Arnold Carl Haak and Anna Cecilia (Schaub) Haak. She married Dillard Abe Voyles on August 21, 1942 in Lincoln, IL. He preceded her in death on October 19, 1989.
She attended 1st Congregational United Church of Christ in Decatur, IL. Ruby loved gardening, flowers, crossword puzzles, games, loved to eat anything sweet, and mostly enjoyed time with her family.
Ruby is survived by her two daughters: Helen Kay Schleder and husband William of Maroa, IL, and Shirley Diane Zimmerman of Decatur, IL. three sisters: Betty Evans of St. Joseph, MO.; Rosalie Swingle of Decatur, IL.; and Janice Waters and husband John of St. Joseph, MO.; five grandchildren: Brian Schleder of Bryan, OH; Chad Schleder of Bloomington, IL.; Angela Haws of Rexburg, ID; Laura Kavanaugh of Emden, IL; and Christina Clementz of Mt. Pulaski, IL.; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers, and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with visitation from 11:00 A.M. until service time. Burial will follow services at Lawndale Cemetery in Logan County.
Memorials may be made to: 1st Congregational United Church of Christ Outreach program or Donor’s Choice.
Condolences may be left to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com. The funeral service will be livestreamed at www.funeralvue.com/login#65175.
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