Ruby Marie Midkiff Lilly
<p><br></p><p>Ruby Marie (Midkiff) Lilly, 74, of Pinehurst, NC passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2023.</p><p>She was preceded in death by her mother and father Otis L. and Hattie (Pat) Midkiff.</p><p>She was a presence at the Marine Corp Base in Quantico, Virginia for 25 years and retired in Pinehurst, NC in 2005. She adored her family, friends and loved the Lord with all her heart. She was passionate about gardening, cooking and giving a helping hand to others. She lived her life with such grace, love and compassion for others, many people have said how special she was and how she touched and inspired their lives. She will never be forgotten. Her loving spirit will forever live within all who knew her.</p><p>Ruby is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Larry L. Lilly, a decorated Vietnam Veteran; a loving and devoted daughter, Judy A. Riggsbee and husband Marc who adored her; her siblings, Robey (Jean) Midkiff, Ronald (Carol) Midkiff, Ralph (Shelma) Midkiff, Ruth (Gene) Goddard, Renda Midkiff Ferguson, Roberta Yeatman; many nieces, nephews, cousins; extended family and friends.</p><p>Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Rainelle with Elder Tommy Pack and Brother Joe Blevins officiating. Burial will follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.</p><p>online condolences www.wallaceandwallacefh.com</p><p>Wallace & Wallace, Inc. 283 Main St., Rainelle, WV 25962 is in charge of arrangements.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Obituary
Ruby Marie (Midkiff) Lilly, 74, of Pinehurst, NC passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father Otis L. and Hattie (Pat) Midkiff.
She was a presence at the Marine Corp Base in Quantico, Virginia for 25 years and retired in Pinehurst, NC in 2005. She adored her family, friends and loved the Lord with all her heart. She was passionate about gardening, cooking and giving a helping hand to others. She lived her life with such grace, love and compassion for others, many people have said how special she was and how she touched and inspired their lives. She will never be forgotten. Her loving spirit will forever live within all who knew her.
Ruby is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Larry L. Lilly, a decorated Vietnam Veteran; a loving and devoted daughter, Judy A. Riggsbee and husband Marc who adored her; her siblings, Robey (Jean) Midkiff, Ronald (Carol) Midkiff, Ralph (Shelma) Midkiff, Ruth (Gene) Goddard, Renda Midkiff Ferguson, Roberta Yeatman; many nieces, nephews, cousins; extended family and friends.
Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Rainelle with Elder Tommy Pack and Brother Joe Blevins officiating. Burial will follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
online condolences www.wallaceandwallacefh.com
Wallace & Wallace, Inc. 283 Main St., Rainelle, WV 25962 is in charge of arrangements.