Ruby Dean Heskett

On Wednesday, June 10, a visitation will be held from 6pm to 8pm, at Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home in Wichita Falls, Texas.

On Saturday, June 13, a visitation will be held from 9am to 11am, and a funeral services will be held at 11am at Frist Funeral Home in Clinton, Indiana.

She was born to Dan D. and Iris “June” (Knoblett) Love on July 5th, 1937 in Robinson, Illinois. She lived most of her life in the area of Clinton, IN, but called Wichita Falls, TX home since 2005. To know Ruby was to have been hugged, as she was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend to many.

Ruby married her high school sweetheart, Donald E. Heskett in 1954. For 41 years Ruby and Donald raised their four children who survive: Ronald of Wichita Falls, TX; Robert (Janet) of Clinton, IN; Teal (John) Scioldo of Clinton, IN; and Sara (Tim) Sever of Avon, IN. Together, Donald (who passed on April 4, 1996) and Ruby operated Heskett’s Greenhouse for many years creating numerous fond memories for the entire family, but especially their grandchildren. Possessing a loving heart, Ruby faithfully cared for family and friends with delicious home-cooked meals and baked goods from scratch. Ruby also loved to read, play cards, and chat with family and friends. Last year Ruby received her 50 year pin from the Order of Eastern Star, Montezuma #537, where she was widely known for her crullers (cinnamon/sugar covered pastry).

Ruby is survived by her mother, June; brother, Kenneth (Margie) Love of Wichita Falls; as well as her sister, Linda (Butch) Chapoton of Houston, TX. Also surviving are grandchildren, John (Joni) Scioldo, Melissa (Jason) Barnes, Bobbi Scioldo, Karyn (Joseph) Nicosia, Andrea Heskett, Ross (Jordan) Heskett, Cassidy, Caitlin, and Kendall Sever. In addition, she is survived by too many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, great-nieces and great-nephews to list. Ruby spent her last few years being well cared for by her cousin, Debra (Yeager) Brooks, and a special family friend, Lagail Weaver.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls http://www.hospiceofwf.org/ or Salem United Methodist Church C/O Steven Brewer, Trustee, 11096 S. 250E., Clinton, IN 47842.