Ruby Estelle Ketchem Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruby Estelle Ketchem of Odenton, Maryland, who passed away on January 19, 2023 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her son Jay; and her parents, Lillian Chewning and Freddie Chewning. She is survived by: her siblings, Liby and Bill; her husband Jerry Ketchem; her sister Paulette; her daughters, Patti and Sheila; her grandchildren, Bambi, Spencer, Madison, Sawyer, Samual, Luke, Jersey and Coleman; and her great grandchildren, Desiree, Levi, Rhett and Brett.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Simplicity Cremation & Funeral Services, Thomas Allen P.A.

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January 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” Fisher wrote a sympathy message

“Jerry and family: Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort as you face this most difficult time. There is sorrow in your loss. Our family is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry, Ole Sergeant I'm holding you close in my thoughts as a friend and hoping you are doing OK. Sincerely, Bob Fisher, SGM,USA,Ret, 416th ENCOM”

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