Her husband Charles “Todd” Staples and son Gary Michail Staples preceded her in death.
Survivors are her grandchildren; John Todd Staples, wife Nashawna, and Susan Katherine Helm, husband Dustin, six great grandchildren; Gabriel, Imani, Olivia, Breyanna, Elyjah, and and Paizley.
Kay was a member of Northern Boulevard Methodist Church in Independence MO, and United Methodist Women. She retired in 1984 after 44 years of service at Montgomery Wards. She volunteered at Independence Regional Hospital for 17 years. She devoted her life to her church and family.
A visitation for Ruby will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Boulevard Kansas City MO 64133. A graveside will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.