Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....(Songer) Kelley, Ruby Aline  December 8 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Ruby Aline Kelley
July 12, 1923 December 8, 2004

Services: Mon., Dec. 13, 11 a.m. 

Ruby was born July 12, 1923 in Cloudy, Oklahoma to Luther and Lena Songer. She 
was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, O.V. Ruby arrived in 
California in May 1951. They settled in Arvin and raised a family of nine. In 
addition to her own family, she opened her home to Joe and Charles whom she 
raised as her own. Ruby was an accomplished seamstress, cook and quilter. 
Nobody ever left Rubys house hungry and her many handstitched quilts and 
afghans given to her children and grandchildren will continue to keep us all 
warm.

Ruby made many lasting friendships in the community of Arvin, one of those was 
with Evelyn Dominguez whom she loved like a sister. Their strong bond was 
formed over homemade bread and homemade tortillas which they frequently 
exchanged. No one ever left Grannys house without some kind of homemade treat.

On the morning of December 8, 2004, Ruby peacefully went home with her family 
and her beloved dog, Chica Rose by her side.

The family would like to express a special Thank you from the bottom of their 
hearts to her nurse, Alice Bender and her caregiver, Flo with Optimal Hospice.

Ruby is survived by 5 sisters and 2 brothers who reside in Oklahoma and Texas; 
her children, Bobby and Linda Kelley, Jerry and Patti Kelley, Judy Frick and 
partner, Kathy Calley, Steve and Tracy Kelley, Susan and Roger Sanders, 
Shirley and the late Gary Heyart, Kathy and Gary Wanagitis, Lesley and Russell 
Johnson, Tammy and Max Gressman; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Viewing and visitation will be Saturday and Sunday, December 11 & 12, from 2-8 
p.m., at the Arvin Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, 
December 13, at 11:00 a.m. at the Arvin Funeral Home Chapel with graveside 
services following at the Arvin Cemetery. 


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