Ruby Edith Wine Batten, 76, of Ripley passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at her home following a long illness.
She was born October 13, 1935, in Spencer, a daughter of the late C.H. and Cora Atlas Simmons Wine. She was a member of Spencer High School class of 1953. Ruby was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. She lived an active life, and for many years was the majorette sponsor for the Ripley High School Marching Band. Ruby enjoyed golfing, and participated in a ladies golf league along with many ladies from Ripley and Spencer. She will be remembered as one who loved her church and family.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Frederick "Fred" Batten; her sons, Frederick "Rick" (Charlotte) Batten of Ravenswood, Rodney (Blanca) Batten of LeHigh Acres, Fla., and Ronald (Sharon Callan) Batten of Warner Robbins, Ga.; a brother, Frank (Sharon) Wine of Peniel; grandchildren, Kelsey (Bill) Clough of South Charleston, Emily Batten of Ravenswood, Tyrone Serna, Benito Serna and Josiah Batten, all of LeHigh Acres, and Krista Batten of Ripley; great-grandchildren, Jadyn Parsons and Jace Starcher of Ripley, Joshua Serna of Quantico, Va., and Justin Serna, Jonah Serna, Aaliyah Serna and Josiah Batten, all of LeHigh Acres.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Freda W. Brooks, Arthur B. Wine, Mabel R. Batten, Kenneth R. Wine, Wilma L. Parsons, Mildred G. Foster, Clifford H. Wine and Jackson W. Wine; and a grandchild, Jessica Batten.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Epworth United Methodist Church, Ripley with Pastors Basil Hensley and Pastor Teresa Deane officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Billings.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 28, at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387; or Epworth United Methodist Church, Altar Rebuilding Fund, 208 N. Church St., Ripley, WV 25271
She was born October 13, 1935, in Spencer, a daughter of the late C.H. and Cora Atlas Simmons Wine. She was a member of Spencer High School class of 1953. Ruby was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. She lived an active life, and for many years was the majorette sponsor for the Ripley High School Marching Band. Ruby enjoyed golfing, and participated in a ladies golf league along with many ladies from Ripley and Spencer. She will be remembered as one who loved her church and family.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Frederick "Fred" Batten; her sons, Frederick "Rick" (Charlotte) Batten of Ravenswood, Rodney (Blanca) Batten of LeHigh Acres, Fla., and Ronald (Sharon Callan) Batten of Warner Robbins, Ga.; a brother, Frank (Sharon) Wine of Peniel; grandchildren, Kelsey (Bill) Clough of South Charleston, Emily Batten of Ravenswood, Tyrone Serna, Benito Serna and Josiah Batten, all of LeHigh Acres, and Krista Batten of Ripley; great-grandchildren, Jadyn Parsons and Jace Starcher of Ripley, Joshua Serna of Quantico, Va., and Justin Serna, Jonah Serna, Aaliyah Serna and Josiah Batten, all of LeHigh Acres.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Freda W. Brooks, Arthur B. Wine, Mabel R. Batten, Kenneth R. Wine, Wilma L. Parsons, Mildred G. Foster, Clifford H. Wine and Jackson W. Wine; and a grandchild, Jessica Batten.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Epworth United Methodist Church, Ripley with Pastors Basil Hensley and Pastor Teresa Deane officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Billings.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 28, at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387; or Epworth United Methodist Church, Altar Rebuilding Fund, 208 N. Church St., Ripley, WV 25271
Ruby Edith Wine Batten, 76, of Ripley passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at her home following a long illness.
She was born October 13, 1935, in Spencer, a daughter of the late C.H. and Cora Atlas Simmons Wine. She was a member of Spencer High School class of 1953. Ruby was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. She lived an active life, and for many years was the majorette sponsor for the Ripley High School Marching Band. Ruby enjoyed golfing, and participated in a ladies golf league along with many ladies from Ripley and Spencer. She will be remembered as one who loved her church and family.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Frederick "Fred" Batten; her sons, Frederick "Rick" (Charlotte) Batten of Ravenswood, Rodney (Blanca) Batten of LeHigh Acres, Fla., and Ronald (Sharon Callan) Batten of Warner Robbins, Ga.; a brother, Frank (Sharon) Wine of Peniel; grandchildren, Kelsey (Bill) Clough of South Charleston, Emily Batten of Ravenswood, Tyrone Serna, Benito Serna and Josiah Batten, all of LeHigh Acres, and Krista Batten of Ripley; great-grandchildren, Jadyn Parsons and Jace Starcher of Ripley, Joshua Serna of Quantico, Va., and Justin Serna, Jonah Serna, Aaliyah Serna and Josiah Batten, all of LeHigh Acres.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Freda W. Brooks, Arthur B. Wine, Mabel R. Batten, Kenneth R. Wine, Wilma L. Parsons, Mildred G. Foster, Clifford H. Wine and Jackson W. Wine; and a grandchild, Jessica Batten.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Epworth United Methodist Church, Ripley with Pastors Basil Hensley and Pastor Teresa Deane officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Billings.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 28, at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387; or Epworth United Methodist Church, Altar Rebuilding Fund, 208 N. Church St., Ripley, WV 25271
She was born October 13, 1935, in Spencer, a daughter of the late C.H. and Cora Atlas Simmons Wine. She was a member of Spencer High School class of 1953. Ruby was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. She lived an active life, and for many years was the majorette sponsor for the Ripley High School Marching Band. Ruby enjoyed golfing, and participated in a ladies golf league along with many ladies from Ripley and Spencer. She will be remembered as one who loved her church and family.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Frederick "Fred" Batten; her sons, Frederick "Rick" (Charlotte) Batten of Ravenswood, Rodney (Blanca) Batten of LeHigh Acres, Fla., and Ronald (Sharon Callan) Batten of Warner Robbins, Ga.; a brother, Frank (Sharon) Wine of Peniel; grandchildren, Kelsey (Bill) Clough of South Charleston, Emily Batten of Ravenswood, Tyrone Serna, Benito Serna and Josiah Batten, all of LeHigh Acres, and Krista Batten of Ripley; great-grandchildren, Jadyn Parsons and Jace Starcher of Ripley, Joshua Serna of Quantico, Va., and Justin Serna, Jonah Serna, Aaliyah Serna and Josiah Batten, all of LeHigh Acres.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Freda W. Brooks, Arthur B. Wine, Mabel R. Batten, Kenneth R. Wine, Wilma L. Parsons, Mildred G. Foster, Clifford H. Wine and Jackson W. Wine; and a grandchild, Jessica Batten.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Epworth United Methodist Church, Ripley with Pastors Basil Hensley and Pastor Teresa Deane officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Billings.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 28, at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, and one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hubbard Hospice House, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387; or Epworth United Methodist Church, Altar Rebuilding Fund, 208 N. Church St., Ripley, WV 25271
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