Batten, Ruby Edith Wine

Passed: 2012-05-23

Age: 76

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2012-05-29

Information: Ruby Edith Wine Batten, 76, of Ripley, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at her home following a long illness.  She was born October 13, 1935 at Spencer, a daughter of the late C. H. and Cora Atlas Simmons Wine.  She was a member of the Spencer High School Class of 1953.  Ruby was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir.  She loved an active life and for many years was the majorette sponsor for the Ripley High School Marching Band.  Ruby enjoyed golfing and participated in a ladies golf league along with many ladies from Ripley and Spencer.  She will be remembered as one who loved her Church and family.     She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Frederick ""Fred"" Batten; her sons, Frederick ""Rick"" (Charlotte) Batten of Ravenswood, Rodney (Blanca) Batten of LeHigh Acres FL, and Ronald (Sharon Callan) Batten of Warner Robbins GA; a brother, Frank (Sharon) Wine of Peniel WV; grandchildren, Kelsey (Bill) Clough of South Charleston, Emily Batten of Ravenswood, Tyrone Serna, Benito Serna and Josiah Batten, all of LeHigh Acres FL, and Krista Batten of Ripley; great-grandchildren, Jadyn Parsons and Jace Starcher of Ripley, Joshua Serna of Quantico VA, Justin Serna, Jonah Serna, Aaliyah Serna and Josiah Batten, all of LeHigh Acres FL.      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Freda W. Brooks, Arthur B. Wine, Mabel R. Batten, Kenneth R. Wine, Wilma L. Parsons, Mildred G. Fosher, Clifford H. Wine, and Jackson W. Wine, and a grandchild, Jessica Batten.  Funeral service is 11 am Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Epworth United Methodist Church, Ripley, with Pastors Basil Hensley and Teresa Deane officiating.  Burial will be in the Beech Grove Cemetery, Billings.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 pm Monday, May 28, at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley and one hour prior to the service at the church.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kanawha Hospice, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston WV or the Epworth United Methodist Church, Altar Rebuilding Fund, 208 North Church Street, Ripley WV 25271.