Ruby May Gardner, 89, of Scotland, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018. Born May 30, 1929 in Half Moon, Arkansas to the late Sam and Effie May McMurtery Barnett. Ruby was a retired factory worker, lunch lady at Scotland Public Schools and janitor at the Bull Dog Grill, as well at the Lullaby’s and Lollipops Daycare. She was a member of the Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship; she enjoyed singing, yard sales and gardening.
Left to cherish her memory is her children, Clifford and wife Dorthy Gardner of Scotland, Douglas (Pete) and wife Wanda Gardner of Clinton, Bobby and wife Shelia Gardner of Scotland, Ricky and wife Regina Gardner of Scotland, Veda and husband Farrell Bird of Choctaw; siblings, Thelma Sheets of Clinton, Minnie Barnett of Clinton; grandchildren, Jimmy, Steve, Michael, Anthony, Daniel, Matthew, Brandon, Drew, Brittney, and special girl Megan; 19 grandchildren; 5 great great-grandchildren; Numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.
Ruby is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stephen Thomas Gardner; 4 brothers, 1 sister; 1 grandson, Gary Lynn Gardner; 1 great great-granddaughter Nevaeh Grady.
Pallbearers are, Brandon Gardner, Matthew Gardner, Steve Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Drew Hensley, Stephen Lynn Gardner.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 30, 2018, 10am, with services following at 11am at the Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship with Brother Daniel Gardner and Sister Shelia Gardner officiating services. Burial will follow at the Foster Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Ruby Gardner’s Book of Memories, please go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.