Ruby E. Holstine, 87 of Nitro, formerly of Emmons went home to the Lord Monday, October 5, 2009 at the home of her daughter Vivian Holstine.
She was born July 7, 1922 to the late William and Rosa Dawkins Boggess. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Holstine, to whom she was married 60 years; daughter, Patty Holestine Didonato, who passed away June 7, 2008; grandson, Timothy Holstine; and brothers. Clyde, William, Robert, Claude & Harry Boggess.
Ruby is survived by her children, William (Caroline) Holstine of Emmons, Floyd (Mary) Holstine of Nitro, Lovell (Frankie) Holstine of Emmons, Rachael Holstine of Nitro, Charles Holstine of Emmons, Vivian Holstine of Nitro, Teddy Holstine of Emmons and loyal pet Phoebe, 22 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and several great- great grandchildren.
Service will be 11:00 am Thursday October 8, at Emmons Church of God at Emmons with Pastor Danny Kinder officiating. Burial will be at Barker Cemetery in Ashford. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the Curry Funeral Home at 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek.
A very special thank you to all the hospice care workers who helped take wonderful care of Ruby during her last several month. Another special thank you to “Jimmy” for taking extra loving are of “Mamaw”.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Ruby to Hospice Care Inc. 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312