Ruby Wagner
May 30, 1925 ~ May 4, 2015
Life Legacy
Ruby Marie Wagner, age 89, a resident of Mt. Liberty Community passed from this life May 4, 2015 at her home. She was born May 30 1925 in Mt. Liberty a daughter of the late Delbert and Cora (Booth) Wagner.
Ruby is survived by sisters Delma Thompson of Belington, and Mrs. Ronnie (Doretta) Holbert of Bridgeport, sister-in-law Mary Lou Wagner of Mt. Liberty Community
In addition she is survived by nieces and nephews Jeff and Jan Poynter of Paris IL., Hilah Jane and Sam O’Neal of Georgetown, IL., Debbie and David Ross of Mt. Liberty, Twila and Gary Smith of Mt. Liberty, Danny Wagner of Philippi, Frances Greco of Mt. Liberty, Lori Wagner of Mt. Liberty, Cecil and Kelly Holbert of Bridgeport
Ruby doted on her many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister Neva Poynter, brother Russell Wagner, nieces Rosemary Wagner, nephews Phillip and Jerry Del Wagner, brothers-in-law Robert Thompson and Eugene Poynter.
Ruby was a 1943 graduate of Philippi High School and a graduate of Fairmont State College. She taught in one room schools in Barbour County, schools in Wood County, and finished her career of over 30 years at Belington Elementary School.
Ruby enjoyed walking, the outdoors, and her family. She was proud to be a teacher and a West Virginian. She loved the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ruby was faithful member of the Barbour Church of Christ. She will be remembered for her kind and generous spirit.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Wednesday May 6, from 5-8 pm and on Thursday May 7, from 8 am- 2 pm the service hour with Speaker Danny Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Liberty Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Ruby’s memory to Mt. Hospice 1002 S. Crim Ave. Belington, WV 26250.
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So sorry to hear about Ruby passing away. She was such a wonderful lady. I had her as a teacher and absolutely loved her. I remember going home with her. We kept in touch with each other for several years until I got busy raising my girls. I will always remember her. She touched the lives of many. She will be missed.
We r so sorry to hear of the passing of our loved one Ruby, it was such a blessing to call her our friend, we loved to see her and Mary Lou coming for a visit, or seeing them bring mom a fruit basket for christmas, she was such a loving and caring lady, she done her good deeds here on earth, and i know Mom will b saying to her, it is so glad to see u when Ruby went to b with God, God bless each and every one of her family members still here on earth, we will b praying for u the days, weeks, and months ahead, but we know God will give u strength and peace.
God Bless This Family.
Love Tom & Brenda Evix
So sorry for your loss. I wanted you to know how much your aunt meant to me. She was such a great teacher and instilled in me a love for reading that has taken me all over the world without ever leaving my home. She allowed us to show others what was important to us which is really a big deal when you are that young. God bless all of you as I was when she came into my life.
Dear Dr. Holbert:
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Aunt Ruby. What a wonderful lady to have been such a dedicated elementary teacher through the many years. She had such an amazing impact on so many lives just like you. Thinking of you and your family at the trying time.
Gene and I send our deepest sympathy.
I had Ruby in grade school at Belington Elementary. She was one of my favorite teachers. Twenty plus years later I would see her and she knew exactly who I was. A few years back she helped me identify some people in some very old photos while doing some geneaology. She was one of a kind.
We never regularly visited Ruby, she always had a kind word to say to anyone when she saw them. Heaven has gained another special angel.
Our deepest condolences and love ,Ruby was very much loved by all of us. There will always be a place in our thoughts and heart for her. With love. Jim ,Brenda ,Maxine Kisner. And all of our grandkids that were blessed to know her.