Ruby M. Smith

October 10, 1944 - March 31, 2021

Ruby M. Smith, 76, of Huntington, IN passed away at 10:48pm Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at home. Ruby was born on October 10, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to Ray and Marietta (Bruch) Deal. She attended Clear Creek High School and married Larry W. Smith on August 5, 1962 in South Whitley, IN. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide for over 30 years at Miller’s Merry Manor, Huntington Nursing Home and Victory Noll, from where she retired. She loved spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed music, reading, Hallmark movies and celebrating the holidays (with Christmas being her favorite). Survivors include her loving husband, Larry W. Smith, three daughters; Deniece (David) Colbart, Tammy (Tim) Welker, and April Smith, all of Huntington, and sister Donna Olinger, of Florida. Additional survivors include grandchildren Joshua Smith, Kevin Welker, Jessica Welker, Bradley Herber and Heather White and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Marietta Deal, brothers Kenneth White, Glenn White, Wayne White, Jack White, Joe Deal and granddaughter Brittney Combs. Family and Friends will gather from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at First Brethren Church, 245 S. Marion Rd., Huntington, IN followed by a Memorial Service at 6:00 pm Saturday, May 8, 2021 at First Brethren Church, 245 S. Marion Rd., Huntington, IN. Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Ruby to the Huntington County Humane Shelter, Helping Paws Pet Haven, or to the Family, in care of Bailey Love Mortuary 35 W. Park Dr., Huntington IN 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Ruby M. Smith.