Ruby L. Petty
July 1, 1940 - November 3, 2016
Ruby J. Petty, 76 of Peoria passed away on Thursday November 3, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center at 12:25 a.m. She was born July 01, 1940 in Inver MS. to the late George Staples and Ora Clark. She married Frank Petty he survives. Ruby was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was a member of Love Joy C.O.G.I.C; prior to Love Joy she was a member of Calvary Full Gospel for many years. Ruby loved fishing, shopping, cooking and cleaning; but most of all she loved to dress and travel. She leaves to cherish her precious memories two sons; Franklin Petty lll of St. Louis MO.; and Joseph (Amanda) Petty of Peoria; three daughters Gloria (Joe) Petty of Peoria; Patricia Porter of MS.; and Sandra Petty of Peoria; two brother Frank and Acey (Pat) Staples both of St.Louis MO.; three sisters; Mattie Hunt ,Ora Gardner both of Peoria; and Yvonne Staples of St. Louis MO.18 grandchildren two special friends Doris Lawson and Sheryl Crone and along with a host of great-grandchildren and other family member and friends. Ruby will be laid to rest in Lutheran Cemetery. In addition to her parents Ruby is preceded in death by two brothers. Services will be held Saturday November 12, 2016 at Love Joy C.O.G.I.C. at 11:00 a.m., with visitation commencing one hour prior. Pastor Otha Boyde Sr. will officiate. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.
Ruby J. Petty, 76 of Peoria passed away on Thursday November 3, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center at 12:25 a.m. She was born July 01, 1940 in Inver MS. to the late George Staples and Ora Clark. She married Frank Petty he survives. Ruby... View Obituary & Service Information