Ruby Dean Booker

Ruby Dean Booker was born October 2, 1943, to the late Ocie Booker, Sr. and Carrie Ramsey Booker in Lanett, AL. Ruby accepted Christ at an early age at the St. James Baptist Church in Lanett, AL. Due to an ongoing illness, Ruby briefly attended the Public School Systems in Lanett, AL. In 1953, Ruby moved to Louisville, KY with her family. During this time Ruby united with the Von Spiegel Missionary Baptist Church. Ruby worshiped with Von Spiegel Missionary Baptist Church until her death. In 1965 Ruby was blessed with her son, James Robert Booker, whom she loved very much and truly adored. Ruby was a happy and joyful person that loved the Lord and sang in the church choir. Ruby also loved her wallets "billfolds" collecting pictures, eating family dinners and spending time with her family and friends. Ruby was a true "walker" in her younger years and enjoyed walking throughout Louisville.

She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Ruby Jean Booker at birth.; sisters, Sally Blye and Odessa Weber and brothers, Clarence Booker and Raymond Booker.

Ruby is survived by her son, James (Tina) Booker; granddaughter, Bobbie Booker; siblings, Rev. Corneilus (Delores) Booker, Sr., Ocie (Betty) Booker, Jr., Mary Little, Ester Kelley, Carrie Martin, Hattie White; sister-in-law, JoAnn Booker and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2019, at Von Spiegel Missionary Baptist Church, 3336 W. Kentucky Street, KY 40211, from 10am-11:30am with a celebration of Ruby's life beginning at 11:30am.

Burial will follow at Green Meadows Cemetery, 3800 Shanks Lane, Louisville, KY

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