Ruby Pauline Johnson

Ruby Pauline Johnson age 89 of Smithville passed away Thursday afternoon at NHC HealthCare in Smithville. Ruby was born January 4, 1926 to her parents, the late Ewin and Ada Hicks, Sr.. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Johnson; 2 sisters, Eva Jean Hicks and Virginia Atnip; 1 brother, Ewin Hicks, Jr.; grandparents, Ace and Frances Adamson, Will and Fannie Hicks. Ruby was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was a childcare giver and was affectionately known to many of the kids as “Aunt Ruby”. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Glenda Johnson of Liberty; 5 grandchildren, Nioakah (Shane) Hickman of Smithville, Nicholas Johnson, Noah Johnson, Nautica Johnson and Brandon Sykes all of Liberty; 1 great-granddaughter arriving soon; 2 brothers, Tom Hicks of Lebanon and Bill Hicks of Georgia; 1 sister, Doris Hullett of McMinnville; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be conducted 2:PM Sunday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Dan Mallette and Michael Hale officiating and interment to follow at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Saturday 12 Noon until 8:PM and Sunday 9:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.