Ruby McKechnie, Glen Elder
March 2, 1921 - December 27, 2022
Ruby Robinson McKechnie, daughter of William and Eva Jane McMahone Robinson, was born March 2, 1921, in Richmond, Virginia. She departed this life on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the age of 101.
The Robinson family moved to Hopewell, Virginia when Ruby was a small child. She grew up in Hopewell and graduated from high school in 1939.
Ruby met Darrell McKechnie in 1948 while he was serving in the United States Army stationed at Fort Lee. On September 3, 1949, Ruby and Darrell were united in marriage at the Congregational Christian Church in Hopewell, Virginia.
The couple moved to Glen Elder, Kansas in 1952. Two children were born to this union: a daughter, Virginia Darlene, and a son, Vernon Neal.
Ruby was a CNA for 18 years, six years in Cawker City and 12 years at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit. She was one of the first CNAs to be hired when Hilltop Lodge opened.
Ruby was a member of the Glen Elder Christian Church. She belonged to the Ladies Aid and Prayer Circle. She faithfully attended services and was involved in church activities, taught Sunday school, and sang in the choir.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, two brothers, her husband Darrell, son Vernon, and son-in-law James Sporleder.
Ruby is survived by her daughter Darlene Sporleder, grandchildren Daren Sporleder, Diane Kumar (Ajay), Tara Sporleder (Robert), David Sporleder (Janeth), great-grandchildren Sierra Sporleder, Jamie Sporleder, Steven Sporleder, Ashan Kumar, and Idhant Kumar.
“Serve the Lord with gladness all the days of thy life.” - Psalm 100:2
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 3 at the Glen Elder Christian Church. Visitation with family present will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, January 2 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Church.
Memorials may be given to the church.
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