Ruby Irene Vance Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ruby Irene Vance, age 87 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 in the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center. She was born June 6, 1928 at Wymer, WV, a daughter of the late Odus T. and Leafie Tingler White. On November 27, 1944 in Elkins, she was married to John D. Vance who preceded her in death June 5, 1987. She is survived by two sons, John R. “Bob” Vance and wife Linda of Elkins and Thomas L. Vance and wife Joan of Frankford, WV, four grandchildren, Timothy W. Vance and wife Karma “Krissy” of Woodbridge, VA, Chad T. Vance and wife Lynn of Enterprise, WV, Amy L. Boothe and husband Danny of Keyser, WV and Jeffrey A. Vance of Frankford, WV. Also surviving are ten great grandchildren, Morgan, Mackenzie and Raelyn Vance; Alexis, Hunter, Brooke, Parker and Regan Boothe; Megan and Thomas Vance; and special care givers, Dolly Collier, Helen White and Dottie Spessert. Also preceding her in death were two sons, Larry D. Vance and Michael L. Vance, three brothers, Willis, Richard and Franklin White and two sisters, Margaret J. White and Lillian White Evans. Ruby had worked for Reidbord Brothers and Dutch Oven Bakery and was a homemaker. Friends may call from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in the Elkins Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Corporation, PO 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520 in memory of Mrs. Vance. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Ruby Irene Vance. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

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Ruby Irene Vance

June 6, 1928 - January 21, 2016