Ruth E. “Grandma Billie” Colbert, 93, Kansas City, KS, passed away July 5, 2015 at her home. Funeral services are 10:00 AM Saturday, July 11th at McGilley & Hoge Chapel with a visitation from 6-8 PM Friday. Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, KS.
“Billie” was born November 4, 1921. She was a foster parent for the KCKS Police Dept. and for Catholic Charities where she received the Hope Award. She was a member of the Willard Avenue Baptist Church. “Billie” was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lee Colbert, Sr.; son, Terry Colbert; and brother, Rageil Wood.
Survivors include her son, Howard Lee (Diana) Colbert, Jr., Juneau, AK; 2 daughters, Sharyl Landes, Roeland Park, KS and Janet (Daniel) Adams, Kingston, MO; 9 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. “Billie” will be missed by numerous friends and extended family.