Ruby Oakes
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Ruby Oakes, 84, of Crothersville, IN passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Ruby was born on Saturday, May 9, 1936, in Russell Springs, KY. She was the daughter of Orvis and Adoma (Crockett) Miller. She moved to Jackson County when she was 18 years old from Russell Springs, KY and worked at the former can factory in Brownstown, IN, and later was a homemaker. On November 21, 1953, in Russell County, KY, she married Ervin "Bill" Oakes who passed away on December 20, 2007. Ruby was a member of the United Christian Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and decorating her home with knick-knacks. She kept a very well organized and clean home. She was a nurturing, loving person who had a big bubbly personality, was always smiling and laughing. Ruby loved babysitting her grandchildren and loved her great-grandkids. Survivors include 1 son, Ervin (Linda) Oakes of Crothersville, IN, 4 grandchildren, Joshua Waldrip of Bloomington, IN, Joey (Theresa) Waldrip of Bloomington, IN, Lindsey (Zachary) Whitsitt of Crothersville, IN, and Logan (Katie) Oakes of Seymour, IN, and 2 great-grandchildren, Riley & Kyler Whitsitt, and 1 sister, Terri (Angelo) Dixon. She was also preceded in death by her 2nd husband, Victor Shuler, 9 siblings, A.G. Miller, O.D. Miller, Danny Miller, Lola Mae Smith, Hazel Moore, R.V. Miller, Dallas Miller, Earl Miller, and Elnoa Fay Miller. Pastor Damon Marling will conduct funeral services at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Adams Family Funeral Home & Crematory in Crothersville, IN, burial will follow at Cana Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home. Please follow the CDC's recommendations and guidelines while attending the visitation and funeral, face masks are required per state mandates. Family requests expressions of sympathy may be given to Cana Cemetery c/o Adams Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 110 E. Howard St., Crothersville, IN 47229. Online condolences can be given to the family and a video tribute at www.AdamsFuneralHomeOnline.com.