Ruby D. Finch

1926 - 2017

Ruby D. Finch obituary, 1926-2017, Kaufman, TX

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Roselawn Funeral Home

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Seagoville, Texas

Ruby Finch Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 13, 2017.

Ruby D. Finch was born in Devine, Texas on July 31, 1926 and passed away at her home in Kaufman, Texas on October 12, 2017.



She is preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Manise “Mamie” Melott; her husband Robert Finch; her son Paul William Finch and her siblings Albert, Lucille, Pete, Mattie & Joe.



Left with cherished memories is her son Billy Finch & wife Jean; daughter Carolyn Schwartz; daughter Catherine Wheat & husband John; daughter Fannie Stephens & husband Rick; grandchildren Melissa, Jason, Lee Ann, Callie, Fay Ann, Terri, Anita, Deborah, Cody, Aaron, Brittany and many other great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family loved ones and beloved friends.



Ruby was a very selfless and giving person who always put others before herself. She loved to laugh and have a good time. She also enjoyed family activities and gatherings so she could cook for her family and be with them. Ruby was passionate about attending church services and talking to God. Family and friends believed Ruby had a direct hotline to God and was a true prayer warrior for all those she knew and loved.



She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.



The family will receive friends at a visitation 2-4pm Sunday October 15, 2017 at Roselawn Funeral Home, Seagoville, Texas. Funeral Service to celebrate Ruby’s home going will be 2:00pm Monday October 16, 2017 at Roselawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Seagoville, where Ruby will be laid to rest in between her husband Robert and son Paul William in the Garden of Roses.





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July 18, 2019

Family

Anita Cooper

Hey Granny it's me Anita Sue I don't know what's wrong with this page that we talk on it's only showing our conversation from February I don't know what happened to the rest I guess it's getting full it's July 18th is getting close to your birthday you're going to have another wonderful big birthday blast of there in heaven with everybody I think about you daily I speak to you everyday sometimes I can hear your voice I have to get back to work now I get choked up and Eyes Full of Tears every time we speak how I miss you so much I love you talk to you soon i love you Granny.

February 18, 2019

Family

Anita Cooper

My phone hasn't been working ..I meed to go get me a new one..See the that the January post i sent you isn't here. I hope it takes this one..i bet you receive lots of beautiful flowers in heaven on Valentine's Day and ate some good old chocolate huh we sure do miss you alot I'll talk to you later granny I'm at work is 316 and I'm so ready to go home bye love you..❤Anita Sue

December 26, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

I talked to you yesterday on Christmas and I posted a picture of me and you but i don't see it...MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GIVE EVERYONE A KISS AND A HUG FROM ME.LIFE isn't the same without you..I miss you alot.We used to talk alot and i miss that ..I love you granny.Anita Sue

November 28, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Oooo GRANNY guess what I forgot to tell you Bubbalu shot another deer this time it was a 9 point.Bubba and Uncle Lee talks almost ever day.Momma been in and out of the Er and hospital.Cody was in the hospital for a week .Say a prayer for Cody he needs a special touch from God well we all do.Ok got to go love you Anita Sue

November 28, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Well Thanksgiving is over .We was in Oklahoma on another week of vacation went back home on Wednesday to we can cook Thanksgiving dinner for the boy's if it wasn't for me and Bubbalu I guess the boy's your babies wouldn't of had Thanksgiving dinner.Ray was working so we drop his food off at his job on our way back to Oklahoma.My lunch break is over ...Love ya miss you Anita Sue

November 6, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Hey Ruuuuby, It's November this year is almost gone.Thanksgiving right around the corner .I was thinking about your dressing that you used to make for thanksgiving that was some goooood stuff right along with everything else you cooked.I made home made chile last night and I Remeber how you and grandpa used to get into a cooking contest boy how i miss those days.My eyes water up with big tears drops what i would give to go back in time to be with ya again.It's 7:02 pm and im still at work got to pay taxes on the house and still need to have work done on my truck so I'll let you go for now so i can dry my eyes..I love you granny miss ya alot..Love Anita Sue

October 22, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Well I went to Oklahoma this weekend and bubbalou shot a deer 8point.16 inch spread big body..We enjoy our selfs in Oklahoma it was a nice weekend.Next week we will be on vacation for a full week... and yes the boys are doing good both of them are still working they both got their new car still doing great we miss you though I guess I'll let you know go for now I'm still at work it's almost 7 p.m. I just thought I'd let you know Bubbalou's shot a deer he looks excited like always I'll talk to you later bye love you.Anita Sue

October 12, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Hey Ruuuuby..It's me Anita Sue you would always used to tell me after I say it's me Nita Sue I know who it is I know your voice Nita Sue.Its been a rainey day .Im working until 8 tonight and I work tomorrow.I know what your going to say Nita Sue you work to much don't work that hard you better take care of yourself.I miss you getting on to me.Granny you been gone a year today And i have a heartache that just wont go away. And I picked up that bad habit again of smoking cigarettes so keep praying that I will quit smoking cigarettes again and this time let it be for good.. well I got to go for now and I'll talk to you later bye love you I miss you Granny.

October 8, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Hey Ruby duby, it's me Anita Sue. I'm still at work at 6:20 I'm working till about 9 tonight it's time to pay those property taxes school taxes so we can use the extra cash so I'm so this is my first day staying late I hope to do 3. Days a week to 5 at least 5 days on a pay period. Every little bit helps.Deer season time we went hunting this past weekend all we seen is does and babies Bubba's hoping a big old Buck will come out so am I to Bubba's doing fine in the boys are doing fine still working still got their new cars well I got to go for now I'll talk to you later bye love you Granny miss you a lot

October 1, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Hey Granny it's me Anita Sue well this year's almost over with it's October 1st today.Deer season time Bubba is busy getting stuff ready for hunting,starting this coming weekend Bow hunting,Im just going to kick back in the trailer and rest enjoy the quiet time..The boys are doing fine both still working have their new cars.. well I got to go for now got to get ready to go to a meeting I'll talk to you later bye love you Granny miss you

September 10, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

☺ Happy grandparent day granny miss you so much..Saturday was grandparents day and my grandparents are in heaven..I miss ya so much .I think about the times we spend the night and days driven to all the grocery store that grandpa wanted to catch every thing on sale miss those days..Today is my birthday first birthday with out a call from you and i miss it..I love you granny miss you alot.Anita Sue

August 30, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Hey Granny it's me Anita Sue we need to catch up...So Jacob was in a wreck in his new car but it wasn't his fault and he didn't get hurt thank God.Jacob car it's at the dealership getting fix..Ray is in training today pediatric Home Health his job at the nursing home that he's been for a year pay checks started bouncing a different company bottom out people wasn't getting paid And Ray really liked it there..Waiting for Bubba to pick me up The air went out in the truck this weekend its going to take 1800 to 2200 To fix it its the whole unit in the truck.Since i paid it off last year its been one big expense after another big expense with that truck well I got to go for now give everybody a kiss for me love you Granny miss you.. Anita Sue

July 30, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Hey Ruby ,tomorrow is birthday the best birthday for you that you have been experiencing from the time you took your last breath that broke our hearts and left us empty on the inside but also buts a smile on our face knowing you are with JESUS now and freee of pain but my tears still fall I miss you soooo much Ray and Jacob just mentioned yesterday they miss you calling them ...I can just see you strolling all over heaven...I love you granny ..Anita Sue

July 22, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Goood morning granny..I just notice the last time we talked is not showing it was 2 weeks ago.When i told you some good news me and Bubbalu went to Oklahoma we was on our vacation and Bubbalu locked a machine up it was a gooooood jack pot we paid off some bills the Mitsubishi is in the shop now and so next is the truck the truck is really sounding bad. That jack pot put us where eberything is manageable..Thank you Jesus.Granny I miss talking to you ,you was always there and it's hard when you don't have that special someone any more..The boys are doing fine.I told you last time Debra kay is out doing good..I miss you granny give everyone a hug and a kiss for me.. I wish i could kiss and hug you again to feel you. Love ya Anita Sue

June 7, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Good afternoon beautiful.Its another hot day..I have a late night at work I'll be here until 11 are 12..Need the money to get the Mitsubishi fix Paul said he would fix it for $325 and then i need to get my truck fix the rear end is going out and Paul don't mess with the rear end but gave us the name and place that does and that job want be cheap so i heard.We want be moving to Oklahoma City Bubba didn't take that job Stevenstransport gave him more money not as much as the other job offered .I wanted to move and get away but the timeing wasn't right.Your baby boy's are doing good both still working.I got to go and get some work done I just wanted to catch you up on everthing.Keep prayen for us..I miss you love you...Anita Sue

May 22, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Hey Ruby ..It sure is hot today.I cant wait until it's starts cooling off and summer is just now starting..Its been a long day Im ready to go home.I have to wait until Bubbalu picks me up .We are still down to 1 truck but we did spend almost 600 on some tires for the Mitsubishi now I just got to get the oil leak fixed on it got to save that money takes money to do everything nowadays money money.But at least we have a job to make our own money... well green and fist and wrap things up here at work and go clock out and then go set up front and wait for Bubba to pick me up I'll talk to you later bye love you and miss you so much.Anita Sue

May 13, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

☺ Happy mother's day granny...I asked God to pick you a bouquet of beautiful flowers and give you a kiss on the cheeck from me.. Tears rolls down my face and pain in heart because i miss you so much i know you are in a much better place ...Love you happy mother's day and thank you for giving me my mother ..Love you Anita Sue

May 9, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Ooooo.Ruby it is hot outside but it's a beautiful day but I can't stand it when it's really hot I like it kind of cool but not cold it's been a long day it's 4:07 and I'm counting down the minutes to 5:30 I'm ready to take a shower and put my PJs on I just haven't had much energy lately..Ray texted me last night and said he was thinking about buying a motorcycle.I said no but kids don't listen so pray that desire he has goes away.. well got to go got to get some more stuff done here at work I'll talk to you later granny bye love you and give everybody a kiss and hug for me... love you and miss you alotAnita Sue

May 6, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

It's a beautiful day...I wish i could talk to you..We haven't made our minds up about that job in Oklahome city but need to quick..So what do you think should we go are not?Keep pray for us about this..I want a change there's nothing here for me..Ray God accept it yesterday morning after passing this test for West Coast University to take the RN BSN class he supposed to start in August so keep praying about that and Jacob if we make the change Jacobs got to figure something out or eventually go up there with us I wish I knew what to do my truck is making some type of whining noise coming from the back Bubba thinks the back in might be going out well I got to go my stomach is bothering me I'll talk to you later granny I love you and miss you give everybody a hug and a kiss for me.Love you Anita Sue

April 26, 2018

Family

Anita Sue Cooper

It's me granny just making sure your prayen for us.About that job in Oklahoma and are vehicle situation we have to let that job know something either Friday or Monday today's Thursday the last 3 weeks we have been losing sleep and stressing out and sick to her stomach about it it went from offering 70,000 to 75000 that's some good money for one person well I got to go I'm at work I'm going to see if Jacob can pick me up by 3:30 today by love you Granny I miss you so much give everyone a kiss and a hug for me

April 25, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Hey granny it's me Anita Sue .I've been meaning to call you but every time i start something comes up .Im at work waiting for Bubba to pick me up .That job in Oklahoma City is still trying to get Bubbalu to take the job offered him $75,000 but he doesn't want to be away from home and plus we are down to one car still..I would love to move up there Im tryen to talk Bubba into taking the job I want him too and then i don't..So well you pray that we would know what to do.
God's well..Got to go talk to you later give everyone a kiss for me..I love you and miss you so much.

April 10, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Granny it's me Nita Sue .Bubba got offered a job making $70,000 a year and Thats great but it's in Oklahoma City 2 and a half hours away from the land. We would have to move to the Land which I wouldn't mind alot to think about..I'll let you go for now I'm at work waiting for Bubba to pick me up..I love you Granny ...Anita Sue Cooper

April 1, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Happy Easter Granny .I bet its beautiful in Heaven..They had the Easter gathering at Church.But i worked and Bubba cooked so Ray and Jacob can have a Easter dinner and Bubba went over to Rays this morning and mowed his yard..Ray and like 2 other people are renting a house..Im going to talk with you later im going to go help bubba in the kitchen give my grandpa a kiss for me..Love you and miss you alot Anita Sue

March 21, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Hey granny its me Nita Sue I just got the phone with Bubba he said the guy called about the Mitsubishi he said it's ready to be picked up they got it running I pray that it's running like brand-new and that we won't have no problems out of it for at least a good three or four years next year so I hope to be out of debt some and get another vehicle... the boys are doing good both of them still working both of them still have their new vehicle Jacob at the end of the week Hill him and Chanel will be going on vacation I don't know how he affords that because every little bit he makes go towards car payment in the insurance payment well I guess I better get back to work I just want to let you know the progress on the Mitsubishi I'll talk to you later bye love you and miss you alot..Anita Sue

March 2, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Hello Ruby...I miss saying that ....It's me granny Anita sue. Its Friday we are going to Oklahoma today when we get off of work we got some free concert tickets Bubba knows of this band i dont but its sonething different to do the concert is at the casino ...Pray if we play we well hit big..Your boy's those babies you called them they are doing good both still working and both still have their new car I know your proud of them I am too. I cried for you yestetday and cryen now I miss you so much. I got to go I'm at work I'll talk to later.. I Love you granny ... Anita Sue

February 14, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

It's me granny Anita Sue Happy Valentine Day I love you .Ray and Jacob had flowers delivered to my job I was surprised and then later on I had a dozen a roses delivered to my job from Bubba and then Bubba brought me lunch from Taco Casa and he took me out to eat yesterday to Saltgrass for Valentine's and I got a box of candy in a card and a balloon and tonight we had Panda Express well goodnight granny I love you have Valentine's Day..Love you Anita Sue

February 3, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Good morning granny Jacob went and purchased him self a new car it's really nice.Jacob said he wish you was here to see it.I told him that you are looking down and you see it and you are very proud of him..Ray has a new car too ..Both boys are doing good...We miss you so much..We love you GRANNY...Love Anita Sue

January 26, 2018

Family

Anita Cooper

Hi granny I love you and i miss you so much ..its weird i never thought about you being gone .i guess because throughout the year I would tell you you ain't going nowhere so you're going to be here forever and I believed it and I wish you was here but not like your final days here on Earth and pain and suffering I look back at your pictures and see how tired and how bad you felt..I wished that time would never had to come...I love you and miss you dearly..Love ypu Anita sue

January 11, 2018

Anita Cooper

It's a New Year and still waiting to hear from insurance company on our truck. I got a raise I know you would be so happy for me..There is alot to talk about but Im at work and have stuff to do.. there's not a day that goes by I don't think of you..I miss you so much no one to talk to talk liked i talked to you..I love you granny .

December 23, 2017

Anita Cooper

Good morning granny.It's cold out side its 2 day's until Christmas. Bubba truck got stolen this week right outside of the house we went to bed Sunday night about 930 and it was here and when i woke up on Monday morning and went outside to smoke about 540 am it was gone.. This is my favor time of the year with all the Christmas lights and stuff but i didn't put up a tree are put up any lights and we didn't even drive around and look at lights this year.I've been just so sad since you been gone and i know you wouldn't me to be but i just can't shake it..I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND ARE PHONE CALLS.I LOVE YOU GRANNY AND I WISH YOU WAS HERE. MERRY CHRISTMAS I LOVE YOU GIVE GRANDPA AND EVERY ONE ELSE A KISS FROM ME..LOVE YOU ANITA SUE

December 11, 2017

Family

Anita Cooper

It's me granny Nita Sue it's been hard staying away from this site talking to you ..Ive called your phone acouple of times to talked to you and realized has soon as it started to ring your not here no more..I miss you granny I can't tell you enough how much i miss you ..I love you granny

November 18, 2017

Good morning Granny .It's a beautiful day the sun is shining and the wind is blowing its alittle cool and just 5 more days until Thanksgiving .. Im sitting here in my bed drinking coffee. O how miss you so much why did you have to go?? I know why we all have to one day ..Its not fair I miss you so much ..I love you granny .. Love Anita Sue

November 12, 2017

Granny it's been a month that you've been gone and the heartache is still the same and my tears still falls like the fallen rain.I miss you so much ..I wish you would call me but I know I want never get that call .. I love you granny and I miss you so very much ...love you. Anita Sue

November 8, 2017

Good morning granny its me Nita Sue I'm here at work and just received my prescription for chantix great news huh...Love you Anita.

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November 7, 2017

Family

Anita Cooper

Good morning Granny Im just here at work ..Was thinking about you I miss you so much ..Don't really talk on the phone much any more since your gone but Bubba he's always calls all the time...Ray just got back from California last week on vacation must be nice hum he came over this week end and brought us are gift and took care of me I dont know whats wrong I've been sick for the whole month of Oct. And this first part of Nov.. ..I notice that when Ray leaves now he hugs my neck bye that makes me feel good..I was just sitting here looking at your pic.and started to cry I wish i had a cig.to smoke but i leave them at home trying to quit I haven't got my prescription yet for the Chantix well granny I guess I better let you go for now I need to get some work done love you miss you

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Family

Anita

Hello granny it's me Nita Sue i should be in bed but im not fixing to go out side to smoke.I know i shouldn't be but something thats so bad for a person sure has help me lately im working get Chantix so I can quit smoking I sure do miss you Granny I missed calling and telling you what you doing Ruby and you will always reply back you was either drinking your coffee or watching TV I went to Oklahoma this weekend and I missed calling you and having coffee together over the phone I feel so empty inside I love you Granny. Miss you a lot

October 21, 2017

Anita Cooper

Granny here it is 430 am Saturday morning I've been awake all night .I can not sleep ever time i close my eyes im thinking about you and how much i miss you .I miss hearing my telephone ring with your special ring had for you.i miss talking to you in the morning and late at night before bedtime.It just seems so unreal that your not here no more..I miss you granny and i love you.I wish i could talk to you again..love you Anita Sue

October 15, 2017

Bubba Cooper

Granny it's me Bubbalu I seen a big buck this morning right here at the trailer.Im going to miss telling you about my deer stories and hear you say Hmmm. I just wanted to tell you I love you and I miss you and going to miss you saying go on Bubbalu stop it are get out of here when I would pick at you and hear you say Hmmm.Im really going to miss you telling me I love you Bubbalu..Granny you are a strong person I seen you in so much pain I couldn't standed it and I walked out of the room not because i didn't care because I do and to see the pain on the family face it was hard to see all of that.I lost my granny when I was just a boy.Give my sister and my mom and dad and my granny to a hug for me.. i just want to say thank you for being my granny ..Love you Bubbalu

October 14, 2017

Ray & Jacob Armonta

We miss you granny and love you with all of our heart your grandson's Ray and Jacob

October 13, 2017

Anita Cooper

To my sweet little granny my heart is broken into many pieces it's hard to imagine life without you but I do find comfort in knowing that you are in the arms of Jesus now and your memory will live forever in my heart and in my soul love you always granny Anita Sue , Ray, Jacob and Bubba.PS .Now you can run the streets of Gold I wish heaven had a phone so i can hear your sweet voice again.I love you granny .

October 13, 2017

Anita Cooper

To my sweet little granny my heart is broken into many pieces it's hard to imagine life without you but I do find comfort in knowing that you are in the arms of Jesus now and your memory will live forever in my heart and in my soul love you always granny Anita Sue , Ray, Jacob and Bubba.PS .Now you can run the streets of Gold I wish heaven had a phone so i can hear your sweet voice again.I love you granny .

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