Ruby Norene Johnson, 77 of Independence, passed away Sat. Apr 29, 2006 at her home. Visitation will be 7 - 8:00 pm Tuesday at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Indep. MO with the funeral service beginning at 8:00 pm. Mrs. Johnson was born on Nov. 28, 1928 to Dave and Ola May Hall in Joplin, MO. She had been a School Bus Driver for R.W. Harmon and Son�s for many years. She was a loving Mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. Ruby was preceded in death by a stepson, Larry Johnson. She is survived by four children, James Johnson and wife Pamela, Joseph Johnson, Joanna Johnson all of Independence and Joel Johnson of Platte City, MO. Five grandchildren and several great grandchildren.