Ruby Dell McGhee, age 65 of Dayton, passed away August 6, 2012. She was born July 3, 1947 in Paducah, KY. She was preceded in death by her birth parents: Thomas and Vera Glisson and her adoptive parents: Archie and Elizabeth "Betty" Emerson.
Ruby is survived by her husband, Ronnie McGhee; children: Angela Griggs, Mike (Marsha) Forrester and Rhonda Jo (Jason) Madewell; step-children: DeWayne McGhee, Deborah McGhee and Darren McGhee; grandchildren: Amber, Bud (Haley), Kelly, Haley and Joshua; one great grandson, Jordan; several step-grandchildren; siblings: Jimmy Riley, Betty Matheny, James Riley, Sue Wallace, Wayne Glisson, Charles Glisson, Patricia Greenup and Roy Glisson; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, where the family will receive friends for two hours prior to the service, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.