Ruby Jones Smith
Ruby Lucille Smith, 94, of Nobob, Kentucky, died February 3, 2012 at Magnolia Village in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
She was affectionately known as “Mrs. Smith” or “Miss Ruby”. She was the second of eight children born to Ira and Myrtie Olive Jones.
Kenneth C. Smith, her husband, preceded her in death as have her parents, brothers Clifton Jones of Nobob, Kentucky, Kenneth Jones of Nobob, Kentucky, who was killed during his military service in the Korean War, James Brent Jones of Glendale, Kentucky and her sisters, Gladys Pace of Nobob, Kentucky and Roxie Arterburn of Glasgow, Kentucky.
She is survived by her sister, Alma Jones of Glasgow, Kentucky and her brother, Thomas Jones and his wife, Mary Lou, of Nobob, Kentucky, and her brother-in-law Ferrell Arterburn, the husband of her departed sister Roxie Arterburn, of Glasgow, Kentucky. She is survived by her son, Kenneth C. Smith, Jr. and his wife, Cynthia of Bowling Green, Kentucky and by her daughter, Corma Cameron and her husband, Mike, of Beaumont, Texas. She is survived by her granddaughter, Jaclyn Lauderback, and her husband, Jason of Chicago, Illinois, and her great-granddaughter, Chloe Anne Lauderback of Chicago, Illinois and her great-grandson Parker Jonathon Lauderback of Chicago, Illinois. She is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews and cousins.
She leaves many dear friends whom she adopted as family. She had a pure, true loving heart and kept countless people in prayer daily.
Ruby devoted her time to over twenty charitable, civic, educational, religious and political organizations on the local, regional and state levels, known for her love and commitment to the Lord, family, community and country.
Accomplishments and Organizations:
Received Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Secondary Education, with honors, from Western Kentucky State Teachers College in 1943;
Received Masters in Library Science, with honors, from Western Kentucky University 1966;
Teacher of grades 1-8 in one-room school at Holly Hill, Nobob Kentucky, 1929-31;
Teacher Barren County, Kentucky, in one-room schools, 1941-42;
Teacher secondary schools English and Librarian Temple Hill Consolidated School, Temple Hill, Kentucky, 1943-47, 1949-51, 1953-56;
Temple Hill Consolidated School Librarian, 1956-83 retired;
Barren County High School Part-time Librarian;
NEA (Life Member);
Kentucky Educational Association;
Kentucky School Media Association (Secretary 1970-71);
Barren County Education Association (President 1960-62, Treasurer
1979-80);
3d District Retired Teachers Association (President 1991-92);
Kentucky Retired Teachers Association (Vice President 1992-93, President-elect 1993-94, President 1994-95);
Glasgow-Barren County Retired Teachers Association (President 1984-86, 1996-98, Secretary 1989, Treasurer 1990);
3d District Library Association (President 1944, 1966);
Kentucky Library Trustee Association (Board of Directors 1985-98, President
1986-88, 1993-95, Director Barren River Region 1985-97);
Kentucky Library Association;
Trustee Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1964-2004;
Barren County Public Library Board, 1969-2001;
Secretary Barren County Public Library Board, 1969-2001;
Held various positions in Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe County for over fifty years;
Secretary/Treasurer of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe County, 1979-2004;
Monroe Baptist Association Woman’s Missionary Union (Director 1968-72, 1979-83, Secretary 1985-98);
Monroe Baptist Association (Librarian, Director 1972-88);
Coordinator AARP Tax Aide Program, 1985-88, District Director AARP Tax Aide Program, 1988-2000, local Chapter Vice President, 1996-98, President, 1999-2000;
Instructor for AARP 55 Alive Mature Driving, 1993-2004;
Board of Directors, Barren County Historical Foundation, Inc. (South Central Kentucky Cultural Center), 1997-2004;
South Central Historical and Genealogical Society (Vice President 1997-98, President (1998-2000);
Trustee Barren County Historical Foundation, 1996-2004;
Secretary Barren County Cancer Society, 1968-70;
Barren County Fair Board, 1969-70;
Leader 4-H Club, 1957-72;
Barren County Republican Women’s Club;
DAR (Member 1997-2012, Edmund Rogers Chapter, Chaplain Edmund Rogers Chapter 1998-2004);
Delta Kappa Gamma (President Delta Chapter 1996-98);
Recipient of Commission for Kentucky Colonel and Earnie Award;
Worked with Sarah Ann Bowers in successful campaign to have Highway 163 renamed the John Muir Highway; and
Assisted Cecil Goode with his various publications concerning local families.
The funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 and visitation will be from 2:00-7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home, 801 N. Race Street, Glasgow Kentucky, telephone: (270) 651-8821. Interment will be at Summer Shade Cemetery, Summer Shade, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Barren County Public Library, Glasgow, Kentucky.
Ruth and I were students of Ms Ruby.I was quite an immature lad not very interested in school. I have said many times, “SHE MADE YOU LEARN” ! She was much loved and will be much missed !
Mrs Ruby Smith was a very special lady . I got to know her when I attended Temple Hill Elementary . She was always very helpful and kind to everyone !!! She will be missed .
I have fond memories of Mrs. Ruby. She was our neighbor and she would take me to her Bible School at Oak Grove. I really enjoyed knowing her on the personal level as well as at school.I will miss her.
Mrs. Smith was my librarian at Temple Hill and I had much respect and fond memories of her. I’m sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear of Mrs. Smith passing on…..I have so many fond memories of her at Temple Hill. I graduated in 1964. She had such an impact on my live.Will be keeping the family and friends in prayer….I know she will be missed. To me she was a wonderful and loving person……
Love to you, Mrs. Smith?
I’m so sorry to hear of Mrs. Smith passing on…..I have so many fond memories of her at Temple Hill. I graduated in 1964. She had such an impact on my live.Will be keeping the family and friends in prayer….I know she will be missed. To me she was a wonderful and loving person……
Love to you, Mrs. Smith?
Corma and Kenny, I am sorry for your loss but without a doubt we know that your mom is now with the Lord. Mrs Smith was a role model to me and my family. She inspired us to learn and be the person that we were meant to become. Knowing her all of my life certainly was a blessing.
I am in Florida and unable to attend the services but all of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
She was a wondeful lady. I don’t know anyone that didn’t think the world of her. Thinking of you all lots!
mrs. smith was one of my favorite teachers at temple hill high school. such a sweet lady
mrs smith was one of my favorite teachers at temple hill high school. such a sweet lady.
Corma and Kenny,
Dan and I both had your Mother as our teacher when we attended Temple Hill High School. She was a very good teacher and wanted you to get excited about learning. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
I am a former student of Mrs. Smith. She was an amazing lady and will be missed. Prayers being sent for all her family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Smith was an inspiration to both of us at Temple Hill School. She will always be remembered fondly as one of the best!
This lady and I do not use that word loosely, was an inspiration to every student who was lucky enough to meet her. She could get you to reach to your highest level and then go farther. Temple Hill High School was fortunate to have Miss Ruby as were all the students there. Kenny and Corma, you have my prayers and we all know she is in heaven..
God bless.
Mrs. Smith was such a wonderful lady! One of my favorites! I am so sorry for your loss! I have many fond memories of her! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mrs. Smith will be greatly misse by all who knew her. She was an inspiration to all of the students at Temple Hill. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mrs. Smith was a true inspiration for me. I taught with her at Temple Hill and she was there as librarian for my children, Lex and Laura Lindsey. She encouraged me as a teacher to be involved in my school,county, and state teachers organizations. She served as an example of dedication ,love and service to everyone. She will be greatly missed and I am very sad to hear of her passing. I am in Florida and will be unable to attend the visitation at the funeral home but I will remember her forever. Loretta Stone
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember her for her smile and genuine sincerity for each student and person that she came in contact with. If she could be beneficial or help someone in any way she would try her best.
I loved this lady when i was a student at Temple Hill. She was always so nice and helpful to us all. She was a real treasure and was loved by all who knew her. She will be missed. R.I.P. Dear Lady
Beverly Bennett – Hatfield
Corma Ann, Kenny, I am truly sorry for your loss. I am out of town or I would come to the service. I always remember your mother being a very strong and active person in the community. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Barbara
Corma, Kenny, Alma and Thomas, Your mother and sister had an impact on so may of us who attend Temple Hill High and those of us who have lived in Barren County. She helped me become a better student and helped me prepare for college and my life of service to others. We are all so fortunate that you shared her with all of us for so many years. Our prayers are with you and if I were not in Florida, I would be in Glasgow on Tuesday and give your family my hugs and expression of love and admiration for Ms Ruby. Jim Sherfey
Corma and Kenny, So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a fine lady. Praying God heals your hearts from the loss while flooding it with cherished memories.
Mrs. Smith will be fondly remembered by many, including myself. She seemed to never age, and was so active and enthusiastic in all that she endeavored. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
May God Bless her and you.
We won’t be able to attend the funeral. We live in Florida, and are leaving on vacation this weekend.
In Christ’s Love, Ruth
Miss Ruby was truly a wonderful lady! She was much more than just my librarian, she took me and my younger brother under her wing. She was so kind to us, I truly looked up to her. In all my school years I don’t recall a more loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We each had Mrs. Ruby as English teacher and home room teacher. We agree she was a teacher we always remembered for her personal interest in each student and a special love for her profession. She made learning interesting, and was the kind of teacher one went back and thanked for the foundation she gave us – especially those who went on to college. In those days, one could speak freely and openly about the Bible, and she did so in our literature classes. She was a great example. We have lived in Clarksville, Indiana for 45 years, but would see her when we went to class reunions.