Ruby Marie Houk

She was born in Coles County, IL, July 25, 1925, the daughter of Chester and Flora Ann Mae (Allen) Reynolds, Sr. Her parents and these siblings: Clara Hopkins, Susie Reynolds, Carrie Agnes and John Henry Reynolds (twins) and Stanley Reynolds preceded her in death.

She married Alva “Pete” Houk in Shelbyville, IL July 2, 1949, and he preceded her in death September 12, 2011, in Springfield.

She is survived by her daughter, Marcia (husband Allen) Monier of Springfield, her sister, Hazel (husband Ronald “Pete”) Rankin of Shelbyville, IL, her two brothers: Chester Ray Reynolds Jr. of Effingham, IL and Gene Reynolds of Shelbyville, IL. She has several nieces and nephews.

Ruby was a member of First Christian Church in Springfield since 1978. Ruby was a longtime member of various auxiliary Masonic order groups including the Order of the Eastern Star and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She had a passion for collecting Depression glass and was a member of the Lincoln Land Depression Era Glass Club.

Ruby retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Taylorville, IL.

Arrangements are in the care of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen St. Springfield, where the family will greet family and friends from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 1st. The Rev. Michael Riggs will officiate. A reception will follow at First Christian Church. Burial will follow at 2:00 pm at the Edinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, IL.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may direct memorial contributions to the First Christian Church, 700 S. 6th St. Springfield, IL 62703.

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Bisch and Son Funeral Home 217-544-5424