Ruby Mae Bay Obituary
The passing of Ruby Mae Bay of Gatesville, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 29, 2025 at the age of 98. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruby Mae Bay or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Shelton and Lucy Winbush Shelton; her husband Darel Bay; her siblings, Inez Hemphill, Jackie Shelton and Allen Shelton; her son-in-law J. R. Kennedy; and her grandsons, Michael Kennedy and Justin Santamaria.
She is survived by: her daughters, Linda Kennedy, Sharon Santamaria (Jose) and Vicky Redden (Chuck); and her grandchildren, Leisa Blanchard (Chad), Nikki Kennedy (Darrell Sheets), Joe Kennedy, Wyatt Kennedy (Julie), Karron Santamaria, Jose Santamaria (Katsi), Bryan Glenn, Kelli Redden and Jaycee Redden. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Scott's Funeral Home (2425 E Main St, Gatesville, TX 76528). A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 31st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, January 31st 2025 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Flint Creek Cemetery.