Ruby Elizabeth Reiley was born in Yoakum, Texas, on August 4, 1918 to Arthur William and Emily Jane Pettit.  She had 4 brothers and 1 sister.
Ruby and Marvin A. Reiley were married on November 29, 1935.  They raised nine children Marvin G. Reiley (deceased), JoAnn Briggs, David L. Reiley (deceased), Leonard R. Reiley, Shirley Jeanes, Dennis D. Reiley, Ron W. Reiley, Sharon Bary and Stanley G. Reiley.  There are 25 Grandchildren and 29 Great Grandchildren.  Ruby and Marvin lived in Kenedy many years.   Marvin Reiley died April 29, 1982.  Ruby was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Kenedy. She enjoyed her Sunday School Class and the Reteens over the years.  Ruby worked at the CreeMee in Kenedy and in the KISD cafeteria for many years. Ruby lived the last five years in the care of her daughter and son in law, Sharon and Mike Bary, in Liberty Hill, Texas. Thank you Sharon and Mike. Ruby was the essence of love, family, and hard work. Ruby loved her children and super loved her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and until recent years always sent birthday and Christmas cards with special dollars inside. Ruby enjoyed her friends in Kenedy very much and spoke of them often. Funeral Services will be held, Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 4PM  at The First Baptist Church in Kenedy, TX with the Rev. Tim  Williams officiaing.  Interment will follow in the Fashing Cemetery.