September 18, 1937 – April 28, 2023

Ruby and I became acquainted in 1973. In our conversations through the years there was a common bond. Both of us loved the Lord and strived to be doers of His word by the life we lived. There was never a conversation between us that did not include the goodness of God. There was never a time she did not ask how the children and grandchildren were doing. She’d end with, I keep up with those three granddaughters on their Nee-née Facebook page. We’d laugh about her knowing more about what the girls were doing than I did. We blended our families together on the basis found in the word of God 1John 4:7-8 (7)Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. (8)He that loveth not knoweth not God for God is love. We would talk at least once or twice a month about the word of God, sports, local/world news and family. The last conversation we had was a week before she was hospitalized. Ruby once again thanked me for traveling to London with Shenita to support Jaylon’s Art Exhibit. In our final words to each other on that day, she’d say to me take of yourself. My response to her was you do the same. She responded, Kathie I’m just waiting for Him to come. I didn’t know at that time what it meant, but she knew. “Love Never Fails”

Wow,I could go on and on, writing about my friend and neighbor, I loved her and will miss her so much, she had such a wonderful calming spirit, yes we talked along, checking on each other, sharing about our families, neighbors, city news, world news, we could really talk about Trump lol, but she would always end our conversation with "But we know who's in control" blessed me and grandkids with birthdays, graduations, sickness, money and cards for every holidays, she's a Ruby, I still look out at the house every day and talk to her, I saw her every day for 10 years while keeping her mother and at church, as I said I can go on and on, she was a calming spirit, loving spirit, my friend I love 😍 and will miss Her, blessings to her family, Love 😍

I grew up with Ruby's children starting at the age of 4. I think one of the things that stood out about her looking back is how well she raised them. She was a very loving mother, and you see a success story when you meet either one of them. WELL DONE! ❤️❤️❤️

Granny Ruby will be greatly missed. She made a huge impact on not just my life but my kids lives as well. Being Lakeisha's grandmother and my mother in love made a significant difference in our lives. She imparted her love, wisdom, kindness and determination to each of us. We each have our own memories of our interactions with her that will forever be held in our hearts. She will never be forgotten. May She rest in the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ. Love you always.

Ms. Shankle was a blessing to my family in so many ways. She was so kind, thoughtful and generous. A beautiful woman of faith with a loving, supportive and nurturing spirit. I’m eternally grateful our lives crossed paths and we will truly miss her. We will never forget her and she will FOREVER hold a special place in our hearts.

I was very fortunate to have met Ms Shankle, she was truly a lady of impeccable grace and poise always welcoming with her quiet voice and infectiously sweet smile, never wavering at each visit, I am truly blessed by having known her and having the opportunity to be friends with her wonderful daughter Shenita who I call my sister, and her her son Terry, this is a testament to who she was and the legacy she leaves behind, rest on Ms Shankle!!!

Sis.Shankle was my special friend. I will truly miss her and our weekly conversations that she always started off with “How is the Family”? she would love to hear the stories of my little great grandsons. We would discuss the current events weekly and she would always say we just need to pray and trust God because He knows. To me she was the epitome of the Proverbs 31 woman, a lady of grace and dignity. Loving and so kind. I will always cherish precious memories and time spent with her. Thank you Sis.Shankle for your friendship and love. Rest well

I met Mrs Shankle over 30 yrs ago, she always spoke softly asking about my children with the same smile she has in person and over the phone, I Iast spoken with her April/2023, RIP Mrs Ruby Shankle you will never be forgotten.

Ruby was my cousin/ sister/ friend. She will be sorely missed. She was kind, generous, and beautiful inside and out. No one loved her kids more than she did. See you later, Rube. Tell mama hello.