Ruby Nell South, 83, of Vandalia

Ruby Nell South, 83, of Vandalia passed from this life on Tuesday morning, December 21 of 2021 at home. She was a long time resident of Henrietta, TX. She spent her remaining years near her three daughters and eldest son after returning to the Vandalia area in 2018.

Ruby was born in Jackson ,TN to Luther H. and Lou Erin (Brinkley) Austin on December 7,1938. She married Howard Roby South on April 21,1960. Together they raised six children traveling and working throughout the United States eventually settling in Texas. Ruby was most content with a house full of younguns, be it her children and all their friends to the great-grandchildren and their’s. And she left an impact on each and every one. Ruby was feisty and funny and (ask the kids) fierce. She will not be forgotten by any who met her She was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents and husband, one son, Marion Blaine South, two brothers, Denny Eugene Austin and Luther Austin Jr, and a sister, Linda John.

She is survived by her sister, Debbie Parker of Idabel, OK, two sons, Wayne Thomas South Sr. of Herrick, and Howard Roby South Jr. of Henrietta, TX, and three daughters Jeannie (Donnie) Heiman of Herrick, Terry (Kevin) Buck of Ramsey, and Belinda (Allan) Elliott of Vandalia; 17 grandchildren, Michael South, Christopher Heiman, Donnie Heiman Jr, Christy Moreland, Michelle South, Wayne South Jr, Chassidy Sussman, Miranda South, Brandon South, Shane Rhodes, Cole South, Ransom South, Nicole Pearson, Brittany Hardy, Kamber Moore, Sean Moore, Lyndsy Moore, 33 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.