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Ruby Louise
(Brumbaugh) Cothran
Ruby Louise (Brumbaugh) Cothran, 90, formerly of Arcanum and most
recently at the Brethren Retirement Community, went home to be with the
Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 4:50 am at The State of the Heart
Hospice Care Center in Wayne Hospital.
Ruby was born on December 7, 1928 in Bradford to the late Bernard and
Florence (Keller) Brumbaugh. In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Paul Duane Cothran, and
her brother Richard Brumbaugh.
Ruby is survived by her daughters Linda Beck of Winter Park, Florida,
Deborah (Larry) Fourman of Arcanum, and Paula (Doug) Starks of
Greenville. Grandchildren Kristina Beck, Nolan Fourman (Nadra
Newash), Lorea (Chad) Drew, Amanda (Cameron) Christ, and Brandy
Howell. Great Grandchildren Grey Mugavero , Kais Rodriguez
(Sabrina Gantner), Lola and Sophia Drew, and Jaxson and Regan Christ.
Great-Great Grandchild Zeyden Rodriguez. Sisters Janice Barga of
Versailles and Marilyn Brumbaugh of Greenville. Many nieces and
nephews.
Ruby was born with a fighting spirit. She was born at home
weighing only 3.5 lbs. To help keep her warm she was rolled up in
quilt batting and placed in a market basket on the back of the
stove. Ruby always said that she and her mother survived because
of the wonderful care given to them by her Grandma Brumbaugh.
After Ruby graduated from Bradford High School in 1946, she married her
husband Paul on December 24, 1947. She was a member of Fort
Jefferson United Methodist Church. Ruby was a hardworking
farmwife that lived a simple life. She enjoyed baking and made
the best black raspberry pies and jelly in Darke County (according to
her family). Ruby was determined to learn to drive and eventually
obtained her drivers license when she was in her early 40's. She
had the sweetest smile and found great joy in making her loved ones
happy. Ruby will be dearly missed by her family.
Family will receive friends on Friday August 16th from 6-8pm at Zechar
Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Funeral services will be held
on Saturday August 17th at 10am at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home with
Pastor Paula Ullrich officiating. The family will receive friends
beginning at 9am. Burial will follow in Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford.
The family would like to thank The State of the Heart Hospice Care
Center for the wonderful care Ruby received. Memorial
contributions can be made to State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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