Ruby Mae Cobb, 85 of Madill, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the Brookside Nursing Center in Madill. She was born on October 17, 1925 in Lebanon, Oklahoma to the late Rube M. Shelton and Matthew Boles Shelton. She was raised in the Lebanon area and in 1951 she moved to Baum, Oklahoma. Ruby married James "J. D." Cobb on May 26, 1945 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on March 28, 1978. In 1960 she moved to Russett, Oklahoma before moving to Madill where she lived the rest of her life. She was a member of the Mannsville Church of Christ. Ruby enjoyed watching TV and sports. She loved writing and listening to music.

She is survived by:

Children: Howard M. Cobb, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Joan Mitchell, Midwest City, Oklahoma
Odessa Gouker, and husband Jimmie, Tecumseh, Oklahoma
Harvey Jane Williamson and husband Joel, Dickson, Oklahoma
Vanessa Caraway and husband Mike, Gainesville, Texas
Hazelene Vaughn, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jace P. Cobb, Madill, Oklahoma
Oleta Buchanan and husband Andy, Dickson, Oklahoma
Smymana Cobb, Meeker, Oklahoma
Clay Cobb, Dallas, Texas
Destry Cobb, Baum, Oklahoma

Sister: Lila Carter, Tishomingo, Oklahoma

16 Grandchildren 17 Great Grandchildren 2 Great Great Grandchildren

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 Daughter: Linda Cobb and 1 Sister; Lucille Stewart

Memorial may be made to the Lone Cedar Cemetery, 9705 S Lone Cedar Rd, Mannsville, Ok 73447.


Facts
Born: October 17, 1925
Place of Birth: Lebanon, Oklahoma
Death: August 23, 2011
Place of Death: Madill, Oklahoma


Services
Visitation
Thursday August 25, 2011, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM at Watts Funeral Home, Madill, Oklahoma

Family Hour
Thursday August 25, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Watts Funeral Home, Madill, Oklahoma

Funeral Service
Friday August 26, 2011, 2:00 PM at Watts Memorial Chapel, Madill, Oklahoma
Interment
Friday August 26, 2011 at Lone Cedar Cemetery, Mannsville, Oklahoma