Ruby Lavern Culbertson, a resident of Glenpool and former resident of Bartlesville, died Aug. 28, 2018 in Glenpool at the age of 87. Ruby was born in Hanna April 13, 1931 to Luther Branch and Hersey Bogle Branch. Growing up, Ruby worked with her family in orchards from Oklahoma to California before returning to Oklahoma. She later worked for Fairchild Corporation as an electronics assembler for approximately 15 years.
Ruby was first married to Preston "Bob" Smith and that union resulted in the birth of two sons and four daughters. Ruby was later married to James "Jim" Culbertson in Lake Tahoe and they remained happily married for approximately 35 years until Jim's death.
She is preceded in death by her son, Jessie James Smith; her first husband, Preston "Bob" Smith; her second husband, Jim Culbertson; her mother and father; a sister, Mavis Winberry; and a brother, Junior Branch.
Ruby is preceded in death by her daughter, Roberta Smith and husband Stephen of Bartlesville; a daughter, Judy Smith of Glenpool; a daughter, Debby Smith of Kiefer; a son, Robert Smith of Glenpool; a daughter, Teresa Smith of Glenpool; a step-daughter, Dana Culbertson of Boise, ID; by 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren; a sister, Glennie Guynn and husband Bob of Hanna; numerous nieces and nephews, other extended family and many good friends.
Viewing for Ruby will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 at Integrity Funeral Service in Henryetta.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 at Apostolic Church (formerly Freewill Baptist Church) in Hanna with Rev. Clayburn Fields officiating. Interment will follow immediately at the Hanna Cemetery pavillion under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta.
Pallbearers will be the grandsons of Ruby Culbertson.