Ruby Wilke

Ruby Gribler Wilke, 93, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Coronado, Calif., surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 10, 1918, in Harrisburg, Ark., daughter of Ben and Grace Slinkard Gribler. She and Ola Wilke were married Dec. 10, 1936. He passed away Feb. 23, 1999.

Ruby was a member of Old Salem Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Lonnie (Toni) Wilke of St. Louis, Gary (Carla) Wilke of Dallas; two sisters, Elsie Pochek and Dorothy Edelmann of Belleville, Ill.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Announcement provided by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

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