Ruby Ranes

Ruby Jane Ranes was born on April 13, 1936 in Leesville, Louisiana to Marshall and Maggie Lawrence. Ruby has been a fighter since the day she was born. She overcame many obstacles in her young life starting at 3 days old losing her mother and then her father before her 4th birthday. But in Providence’s hand was raised by a loving stepmother who kept Ruby, her older sister Aline and little sister Elizabeth together.

She married James “Jim” Ranes on December 20, 1958. Ruby and Jim had four children : Nell, Cheryl, James, and David and settled down in the Richardson, Texas area to raise their family.

Ruby and Jim started their marriage traveling in a trailer visiting most of the USA because of Jim’s work. Then lived and visited many exciting places like

Pakistan, India,Turkey, Thailand, Iran, Afghanistan, Hawaii, and Alaska. Ruby and Jim bought an RV during their retirement years and took many fun trips together and with their family and grandkids.

Ruby was known for being very feisty, ready for a fight, and stubborn - while also being incredibly generous, kind, and hard-working. Ruby enjoyed hosting holidays and was known for putting on a great feast - where cheesecake was always on the menu.

Ruby will be missed greatly by her children, grandchildren and great grand children who affectionately called her “Mimi”.

Ruby is survived by her sister Elizabeth Gilcrease, her children Nell, Cheryl, James, and David; her grandchildren: Megan, Lauren, Mitch, and Callie; and her great grandchildren Travis, Lizzie, Guy, Nora, Sam and Landry.

Psalm 16::9-11

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because You will not abandon me to the grave, nor will You let your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasure at Your right hand.