Ruby Kneibert

Ruby Kneibert, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, at her home.

She was born April 19, 1920, at Marion, S.C., daughter of Avery and Lottie Herrin.

Kneibert worked as a seamstress for Ralph Edwards Sportswear and had lived in Cape Girardeau since 1958.

She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and a member of VFW Post 3838 Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Kneibert, on June 12, 1981; a stepdaughter; two brothers; and a sister.

Survivors include two sons, Albert S. Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla., George A. Johnson of Wilmington, N.C.; a sister, Gracie Collins of Marion, S.C.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.