Ruby L. Baxter Obituary

Ruby L. Baxter, 100, of Shady Point, OK passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 in Pocola. Ruby was born December 3, 1920 in Calhoun, OK to Robert Lee & Mattie (Irvin) Cheely. Ruby was a caregiver for many years. She was a Christian. She loved reading, embroidering and cooking. She always hosted the family Christmas Eve Party at her house. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Baxter; brother Dewey Cheely; sisters, Pearl Brock, Myrtle Jordan and Bonnie Green; son, Gary Don Baxter; daughter in law, Betty Baxter; great grandson, Shane Baxter.
Survivors include her son & daughter in law, Warner & Peggy Baxter of Poteau, OK; daughter & son in law, Gaye & Steve Beck of Shady Point, OK; 7 grandchildren, Brandy Caldwell, Skip Baxter, Amber Baxter, Tim Baxter, Cody Baxter, Dustin Beck, Dawn Beck; 12 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; special nieces, Vivian Stankewitz of Panama, OK and Verna Morgan of Chino, CA; other relatives and loved ones.

Private services will be held.