Ruby was born in Perryville, Missouri. She is the youngest of eight children. She moved to St. Louise, Missouri as a young woman and went on to marry and raise a family. She restored and gold-leafed picture frames professionally for twenty years. She has four children, seven grandchildren and a growing number of great grandchildren. Ruby has a passionate love for her Lord and Savior and a desire to share His love with others. She is an avid gardener, belongs to a garden club and a Bible study group.