Obituary – Ruby Eberly

RUBY CATHRYN EBERLY

BLOUNTSTOWN – Ruby Cathryn Eberly, 88, of Blountstown passed away June 9, 2023 at her home. Ruby was born in Shipshewana, IN on June 6, 1935 to the late Percy and Artie Miller.

Ruby dedicated her life to serving others. In her late teens she worked as a volunteer in an assisted living establishment where she met her husband. She and John moved from Indiana to Blountstown in 1968 to serve as pastor of Oak Terrace Mennonite Church. They dedicated their lives in this capacity for over 19 years. In their lifetime she and John fostered more than 80 children in their home and opened their doors to over thirty others who needed housing.

Her acts of service continued up to one month ago through volunteer work at Blountstown’s Ministry Center. While these acts of service were visible to others, perhaps her most significant service went unseen by most. Ruby faithfully cared for her husband John for 32 years after he suffered a life-altering cerebral hemorrhage. Her dedication to him through those years remains a powerful testimony to the community, her family and friends. Ruby’s caring and giving heart touched the lives of many. Her greatest desire was for people to know Jesus Christ through the life she lived.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John B. Eberly; sister, Anna Grayce Hooley and brother, Paul J. Miller.

Survivors include her sons, Doyle Eberly (Ruth Ann), Bob Eberly (Kim) and Dana Eberly (Debra); daughters, Charla Eberly,  Conda Schellenger, Pam Skinner (Greg); grand children, Robin and Simon Haussmann, Derek and Lana Eberly, Jessica, Steven, Emilee and Adam Kravatz, Seth Schellenger, Camden and Hope, Clay, Katie, and William; along with her great-grandchildren, Nariah, Jayden, Hannah, Lukas, Eliana, Jude and Asher.

A memorial service to honor Ruby’s life was held on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Adams Funeral Home Chapel where Rev. Dustin Malphurs officiated. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Covenant Care Hospice located at 4540 Lafayette St. Suite G in Marianna. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com

Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.