Ruby A. Buckner Reading, Michigan Obituary

Ruby A. Buckner

Ruby A. Buckner, 89, of Montgomery, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Laurels of Coldwater. She was born April 23, 1931 in Wright Township, Hillsdale County to Lorenzo and Hazel (Sanders) Fast. Ruby was a collector of anything hummingbird or etched India brass. She loved animals, especially her dogs and horses. She was formerly a member of the Hillsdale County Mounted Posse and also spent many years volunteering at the fairgrounds in the 4H kitchen. She is survived by three children, Thomas (Carmen) Barns, Martha (Fred) Zilch and Robert (Angela) Barns; 21 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; brother, Lowell (Cathy) Fast; and many nieces and nephews. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Amanda Barns; brothers, Dale, Carl, Henry, Donald, Harry, Roy and Clair; and sister, Ann Canfield. Graveside services for Ruby Buckner will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Maplewood Cemetery in Reading with Rev Don Lee officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Reading. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or Southern Care Hospice, 1965 Boardman Road, Suite B, Jackson, MI 49202.
April 23, 1931 - November 20, 202004/23/193111/20/2020
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Ruby A. Buckner, 89, of Montgomery, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Laurels of Coldwater. She was born April 23, 1931 in Wright Township, Hillsdale County to Lorenzo and Hazel (Sanders) Fast. Ruby was a collector of anything hummingbird or etched India brass. She loved animals, especially her dogs and horses. She was formerly a member of the Hillsdale County Mounted Posse and also spent many years volunteering at the fairgrounds in the 4H kitchen. She is survived by three children, Thomas (Carmen) Barns, Martha (Fred) Zilch and Robert (Angela) Barns; 21 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; brother, Lowell (Cathy) Fast; and many nieces and nephews. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Amanda Barns; brothers, Dale, Carl, Henry, Donald, Harry, Roy and Clair; and sister, Ann Canfield. Graveside services for Ruby Buckner will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Maplewood Cemetery in Reading with Rev Don Lee officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Reading. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or Southern Care Hospice, 1965 Boardman Road, Suite B, Jackson, MI 49202.

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Aug
21
Graveside Service
Saturday, August 21 2021
02:00 PM
Maplewood Cemetery
North M49
Reading, MI 49274
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