Nellie Ruff

Nellie J. Ruff, 89, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at Monticello House in Jackson.

She was born Jan. 28, 1916, in Johnson County, Ill., daughter of Orpheus and Pearl Evans Kerr. She married Russell Huey, but he preceded her in death shortly after returning from serving in World War II. She later married Robert Lafayette Ruff June 6, 1959, in Cape Girar-deau.

Mrs. Ruff was a graduate of Central High School, and took LPN training at the old Saint Francis Hospital. She had worked at many hospitals and retired in 1979. She was a member of Red Star Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Ruff; a daughter, Joy Sue Huber of Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother, Marvin Kerr of Cape Girardeau; a sister, Lucille Davis of Cape Girardeau; and a grandson, Danney K. Huber of Jacksonville.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Kerr.

Friends may call at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. today.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Todd Greer officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park.