Ruby Delores Dugger's Obituary
Ruby Delores Dugger, daughter of Jesse V. and Myrtle Dora (Hurt) Hutson, was born August 31, 1927, in Hartville, Missouri. She departed this life Sunday, April 2, 2006, in Hartville Care Center, in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of seventy-eight years, seven months, and one day. On October 21, 1943 she was united in marriage to John Thomas Dugger and to this union three sons, and four daughters were born. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on June 13, 1988; a son, Joe Dugger; a daughter, Joyce Kay Dugger; her parents; three brothers; and two sisters. Ruby is survived by two sons, Jack Dugger, and his wife, Sharon, of Springfield, Missouri, and Jerry Dugger of Hartville, Missouri; three daughters, Judy Thompson, Gail McCune, and her husband, James, all of Hartville, Missouri, and Janice Roy, and her husband, Dale, of Ava, Missouri; a sister, Mytella Sheppard, of Hartville, Missouri; two brothers, Bill Hutson, of Eldridge, Missouri, and Darrell Hutson, of Lenexa, Kansas; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She was born and raised in Hartville, where she met and married John, and together they lovingly raised their family. Ruby had made her profession of faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Hill Top Church. She loved babysitting and spending time with her grandchildren. In her spare time she greatly enjoyed going to yard sales, sewing clothes, making beautiful quilts, and cooking. She also enjoyed spending time in her garden growing and canning fresh vegetables. Ruby was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will treasure the memories she has created for her family and friends. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in the Holman-Howe Chapel, Hartville. Burial will be in the Wynn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 7 - 8:30 p.m. under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Hartville, Missouri.
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