Ruby Lee (Pence) Howell

Ruby Lee (Pence) Howell, age 92, passed away August 23, 2019 in Huntsville, Texas. She was born September 1, 1926 in Normangee, Texas to Johnny John & Jenny (Keefer) Pence. She lived off and on most of her life in Madison County and was the owner of a cleaning service. Ruby loved working in her garden and planting flowers. She also enjoyed taking care of her home and making quilts.

Ruby was preceded in death by both of her parents; son, John Thomas Drake; brothers, John William, Earl Eugene and Floyd L. Pence and sister, Mavis Merlene Reina.

Surviving family members include daughter, Dovie Jo Postel of Midway; seven grandchildren and numerous great and great, great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ruby will be held 10 A.M., Monday, August 26, 2019 at Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville, Texas. Interment will follow in Plainview Cemetery. The Howell family will receive friends Sunday, August 25th from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Gary Brock, William Rhodes, Shawn Drake, Jeremy Drake, Dusty Rhodes, Trey Rhodes

Madisonville Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.