Mrs. Ruby Keller Herman

Ruby was born July 12, 1923 in Catawba County to the late Lester Keller and Bertha Lafone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st husband, William Lail and her 2nd husband Elmer Ray Herman, sisters Stella Eckard, Thelma Monteith, and Vergie Sipe, and a brother Bobby Joe Keller.

She retired after 25 years at Catawba Valley Med Ctr. in the lab dept, and then she continued serving as a Hospital Volunteer. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, and the XYZ Club. She also enjoyed being surrounded by her grandchildren and great grand children. She was active at the Conover YMCA and enjoyed square dancing.

Surviving are daughter; Linda Hedrick and husband Paul of Conover, a son, Danny Ray Lail of Newton, brother, Bill Keller of Conover, grandchildren; Michelle Simmons and husband Rick of Conover, Kristie Farwell and husband Scott of Raleigh, Angela Leatherman and husband Nelson of Catawba, Melissa Henry and husband Steven of Sherrills Ford, Great-grandchildren Brandon, Cody, and Logan Simmons, Mason and Emma Henry, and Noah and Chloe Leatherman .

The family will receive friends Monday from 2:00 PM until 3:45 PM at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church.

Services will be held Monday May 3, at 4:00 PM at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Scott Bollinger officiating. The Crucifer will be Great grandson Brandon Simmons. Pallbearers will be Bobby Poteat, Allen Keller, Rick Simmons, Cody Simmons, Harold Lineberger and Scott Farwell. Honorary Pallbearers will be the XYZ Club.

Memorials may be made to Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658 and to Mt Zion Lutheran Church 4420 County Home Rd. Conover, NC 28613

The family wishes to extend their greatest appreciation to the Nursing staff of CVMC 5th floor for their loving care and support.

Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com.

Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.