Ruby graduated from Texas Tech University in 1950 with a degree in Home Economics. She married Benjamin Muller in 1952 and together they had four daughters. Ruby spent most of her 40 plus year career as a Fashion Design Instructor for Houston Community College. She was passionate about her work and loved working with young designers. She loved her family, traveling around the world, gardening, visiting museums, working jigsaw puzzles, making jewelry and playing bridge.
Ruby is survived by her four daughters, Cynthia (Frank), Kathleen, Elizabeth (Chet), and Madeline (Tab); eight grandchildren: Joe (Lorna), Ariel, Madeleine, Jonathan, Camille, Claire, Katie and Eric, as well as four great grandchildren: Nathan, Mylee, Melodee and Mattie. She was preceded in death by her sister, Charlene Hicks.
Family and friends gathered to celebrate Ruby's life during a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in the chapel of Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Road in Houston, Texas, with Reverend Dr. Wick Stuckey officiating.
For those desiring, donations in Ruby's name would be appreciated to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research or the K-9AngelsRescue.org.