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Ruby Irene Hobbs, 90

McMinnville resident and Grundy County native Ruby Irene Hobbs, 90, was born Nov. 13, 1915 and died May 17 at her home following an extended illness.

A homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Beecher and Fannie Harrison Nunley Woodlee.

She was married to Charles Maloney Hobbs, who preceded her in death Dec. 28, 2002.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Steven Edward Stone and Vicki Darlene Hobbs.

She is survived by one daughter, Alma McCormick of McMinnville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Carl Hobbs, Milo and Tyffie Hobbs and Gary Hobbs, all of McMinnville; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister, Orpha Powell of McMinnville and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service and interment will be held at 1 p.m. today at Hebron Cemetery with Cordell Crawford officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. today at High?s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 19, 2006

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