Ruby MayRuby May, a longtime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away in the loving care of her great-granddaughters, LaShea May and Cadence May, in their Warsaw home on Monday, June 22, 2020, just after 4 p.m. She was 85 years old.
Born in Prestonsburg, Ky., on April 6, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Malvrie Davis Sparks. She was a 1955 graduate of Sidney High School. Later that year, on June 30, Ruby was married to Robert J. May, who preceded her in passing in 2003.
Ruby was a loving person with a sassy streak. She could be stubborn, too, but she had a heart of gold with a never-ending love for family; she cherished time spent with them and is remembered for her peanut brittle and her chocolate fudge. She enjoyed reading, listening to classic country music, collecting porcelain dolls and finding a bargain at Goodwill and garage sales. Professionally, she had worked at Miller’s Merry Manor and as a CNC operator for Paragon Medical.
In addition to her husband, Robert, those who preceded her in passing include her parents, Malcolm and Malvrie; son, George May; sisters, Adeline Smith and Dora Sparks; brothers, Otto Sparks, Bill Sparks and Earl Sparks; and grandsons, Jonathan and Willard Robert May.
Those who survive with memories to treasure include her children: John (Lisa) May, of Rochester; Bill (Cindy) May, of Seymour, Tenn.; Carson (Shelly) May, of Mentone; Rod (Linda) May, of Knoxville, Tenn.; Robin (Josh) Rhodes, of Warsaw; and Teri May, of Warsaw; and brother, German Sparks. Also surviving are 22 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may join family for visitation at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, on Saturday, June 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. Beginning at 11 a.m., Ruby’s nephew, Deacon Mark Davis will officiate her Life Celebration® service. Burial will follow.
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