ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA.

Obituary For TRUAX, RUBY FORBES 

Submitted By: Louis Lavedan

Source: H. C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, La.

Died Friday, January 13, 2012

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TRUAX, RUBY FORBES 
July 24, 1923 - January 13, 2012

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Ruby Anes Forbes Truax
"He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful 
God who does no wrong, upright and just he is." Deu. 32:4. 

A faithful and dutiful servant of Jesus Christ every day of her life, Ruby Anes 
Forbes Truax went to be with her Lord on January 13, 2012. 

She was born in Baton Rouge, LA on July 24, 1923. Survived by her son, William 
Truax and daughter-in-law, Diane Truax, with whom she lived with in Norco, LA. 
Survived also another daughter-in-law, Anamaria Truax of Baton Rouge, and two 
sisters, Evelyn Forbes Berard of Opelousas, and Aline Forbes Aguillard of 
Greenwell Springs, LA. 
Ruby had five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

Preceded in death by her husband, Archie E. Truax, USMC Retired, and her son, 
James F. Truax, USMC, and her parents, AD and Roberta Forbes.

Ruby was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother and 
grandmother. Although her accomplishments were many and great, rarely did she 
believe them to be. She was a Registered Nurse, retired from Our Lady of Lake 
Regional Medical Center. 
Ruby was a former resident of Yellville, AR where she live for 30 years, and a 
member of First Baptist Church of Yellville. Devoted to community service, Ruby 
served on the Marion County Fair Board and volunteered once a week at the 
Marion County Food Closet. 
She was an accomplished artist of acrylics and watercolor paintings, 
needlework, and could play the dulcimer and autoharp. Ruby was a member of the 
PALS Art Club and a member of the senior citizens "Good Time Yukelie Band". 
She was an Eastern Star, and taught Sunday School most of her adult life. She 
also served as the Medical Badge Counselor for the Boys Scouts of America. 
While stationed with her husband in Hawaii, Ruby was part of a Baptist 
Missionary wherein she helped establish one of the first Baptist Churches in 
Kalihi, Honolulu on the island of Oahu. She loved to travel with her friends 
from church, and the "On the Road Again" Gang. 

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her no matter the length of 
friendship and remembered in our hearts forever.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services 
from the parlor of H. C. Alexander Funeral Home, 821 Fourth Street, Norco, LA 
on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 4:00 PM. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 
4:00PM.
A Graveside services will be celebrated on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM 
at Resthaven Garden of Memories Cemetery, 
11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA.

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