Ruby Jean Price

Ruby Jean Price 75, of Lincoln, IL passed away October 31, 2024, in her home.

Home Going services will be Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 12 pm at Mt. Pisgah MB Church, Bloomington, IL. There will be visitation from 10 am until 12 pm. Burial will follow services in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, IL. Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Ruby was born August 15, 1949, in Money, Mississippi, the 4th daughter of Charles and Lula Bell (Elam) Westbrooks. She married Mathis L. Price in 1974. Ruby was a successful LPN for over 20 years in long term care facilities and home health services. Ruby was an extraordinary person full of warmth and kindness to all. Her presence left an everlasting impression on anyone who had the privilege to know her. Ruby was of rare form, a walking earth angel! Shining like the sun everywhere she went, touching the lives of anyone she met. Her selflessness and positivity made a tremendous difference to so many, creating a legacy of love and grace.

Ruby enjoyed many things but mostly; caring for her animals, tending to her garden, reading her bible, and sharing time with family and friends. Ruby had a playful spirit yet was devoted to her deep sense of purpose in ministry. Ruby also enjoyed spreading love, family gatherings, dancing, and beating us all at bidwiz.

Ruby leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband Mathis L. Price; children: Judith Hunt Glenn (Michael), Lincoln, IL; Mathis L. Westbrooks, Lincoln, IL; Jonathan M. Price, Chicago, IL; Nathan C. Price, Ottawa, IL; Janene M. Maxon, El Paso, IL; Charles C. Price, LaSalle, IL; and extended daughter Elanda Edwards, Lincoln, IL; 29 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 8 sisters, 4 brothers, a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family.

She was Preceded in death by her parents, Lula Bell Westbrooks, Willie J. Jackson, Charles and Ruthie Westbrooks; mother in law: Earlean Price; brothers: Earl Lee Westbrooks, Eddie Lee Westbrooks, Larry Westbrooks, and Ronnie Westbrooks; sister: Debra Gilliam; sister in laws: Bertha Mae Price, Bernice Farris, Bertha Lee Price; great grandsons: Elian Kozak and Grayson Kozak.