Ruby Denton

DENTON, Ruby L. "The Purple Lady of Riverside", of Riverside passed away Sunday August 9, 2009 of Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents Crowder and Dora Mae Clark; daughter Glenda Denton; brothers Thomas Clayton Clark, Bobby Clark, Willie J. Clark, Billy Magnus Clark, and infant brother; and nephew Billy Jean Sparks. Ruby is survived by her husband Joe Denton; children Betty (Tom) Hall and Michael (Kati) Denton; grandchildren Tommy (Mandy) Hall, Kenny (Laura) Hall, Terry (Julia) Hall, Jessica Wies, and Amanda (Josh) Lawson; great grandchildren Brandon, Ryan, Jordan, Clara, Allie, Austin, Tristin, and Malachi; sisters Mattie Polston, Elise (Jack) Roberts, Jean Greene, Katie Polston, of TN and Joyce Clark, of Dayton; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends, including special friends Chris Farmer and Frances East. She did calligraphy for many local organizations. Ruby was a member of the Overlook Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held 6:00 PM Thursday August 13, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00PM Thursday prior to services at the funeral home. Additional services and burial will be held in Sparta Tennessee. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to Hospice of Dayton or Muscular Dystrophy Association.