of Overland Park, KS
May 9, 1937 - August 26, 2016
Rebecca Ruby Jo Perry Johnston, aged 79, died peacefully on August 26, 2016 after a long battle from the complications of a devastating stroke. Ruby was born on May 9, 1937 to Willis and Carrie Perry of Timbo, Arkansas. She attended both elementary and high school at Timbo where she loved to play basketball.
In 1957 she married Joseph Johnston and moved to Springfield, Missouri. They moved to the Kansas City area in 1964 where Ruby raised her two daughters following their divorce.
Ruby worked at Lucent Technologies dutifully for over 37 years. She retired in 1999 and enjoyed spoiling her seven grandchildren, reading, traveling and various volunteer projects. Family was her passion and delight.
Ruby is survived by her sister, Willene Green of Harrison, AR; daughter Michele Graves and husband Ron of Olathe, KS; Karen Leslie and husband Steve of Overland Park, KS; seven grandchildren and a number of other relatives and close friends.
Family will receive visitors at Roller Coffman Funeral Home in Mt. View, AR on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held following visitation at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Ramsey Cemetery in Timbo, AR.
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Dià nn & leo boehm
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Ruby has been my friend for about 50 years.We used to have long conversations about many subjects and she will be missed. Love Leo and Dià nn.
judy Crist Owings
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
I worked for Ruby in the typing pool for a few years before moving to a different department. Ruby was always laughing and was a great supervisor. We ate lunch together, played Pitch during lunch, went bowling some evenings after work and she invited several of us over to her house. I really enjoyed working for and with Ruby. Wish I could attend the funeral. She will definitely be missed. My prayers for the family!
Bill House
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Condolences sent to the family of Ruby. She was my supervisor and friend at Lucent. Ruby was a great boss, wonderful person and friend. She was a joy to be around. Sorry for your loss, she will be missed. Thoughts and prayers . Bill (Heavy) House