Ruby Richey (64) passed away Tuesday May 5, 2020 at her home in Blue Springs. She was born August 30, 1955 to Lucy Waldon Watson and Merle Watson. She was a 1973 graduate of East Union High School. She married Doug Richey on April 10, 1975. She was a life long member of Jericho Baptist Church. She retired from the Yocona Area Council, BSA after 32 years of service as the account specialist due to health reasons. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Services will be 2 pm Friday, May 8, 2020 in the Baldwyn Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Chester Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in the Jericho Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Doug Richey; sons, Kevin Richey (Deann) and Brad Richey (Heather); grandchildren, Haygen, Kinslee, Vince, Breanna (Kurt Yarbrough), Blaine and Brennen, her sister, Kathy Oswalt Croft; her brothers, Richard and Gary Watson; two great grandchildren, Cason and Blaire Yarbrough
She was preceeded in death by her parents Lucy and Charles Oswalt, Merle and Faye Watson; grandparents, Dove and Sam Waldon, Janie and Lee Watson and Zelma Johnson; daughter, Jan Richey; brother, Jerry Watson; great grandson, Jaxxon Yarbrough; and nephews, Justin Oswalt and Lance Watson. Visitation from 11:00 until service time Friday.
