Ruby Clevenger

Ruby O. Clevenger, 87 of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 at the Season’s Care Center in Kansas City, MO. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 21, 2007 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time Friday at the chapel. Burial will follow in the Green Lawn Cemetery in Harwood, MO. Donations may be made to the Ascension Lutheran Church 4900 Blue Ridge Blvd Kansas City, MO 64133 or to Alzheimer’s Research. Ruby was born October 7, 1920 in Harwood, MO to Albert and Ottillia (Yehle) Walter. She spent her early life in Harwood and was the last class that graduated from Harwood High School. She later moved to the Kansas City area and worked as a payroll clerk and in personnel for Montgomery Wards for over 32 years until she retired in 1984. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, cleaning and caring for her family. She was known for her quick smile and wit. Ruby was a dedicated member of Ascension Lutheran Church. She was married to Kenneth L. Clevenger on June 1, 1941; he passed away on January 12, 1998. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sharon Joyce in 1946. Survivors include; a daughter, Janice Manning and her husband Gary of Kansas City, MO; a sister, Evelyn Thompson and her husband Zolas of Independence, MO; a brother, Chester Walter of Eldorado Springs, MO; a brother-in-law, Melvin Clevenger of Ottawa, KS; 2 sister-in-law’s, Dorothy Trower of Longview, TX and Geneva Ray of Shawnee, KS; many nieces and nephews; 3 granddaughters, Diana Scarcello and her husband Rocky, Laura Jennings and her husband Jeff and Tammie Hicks; 5 great grandchildren, Nicolas and Vincent Scarcello, Jordan and Jacob Jennings and Donnie Hicks who even until the end could bring a twinkle to her eyes. The family wishes to thank Crossroads Hospice for their care. Our special thanks to staff and caregivers of Seasons Care Center. Their daily love and care helped “Momma” to transition through the many phases of Alzheimer’s and still maintain her dignity. We shall never forget them.