Ruby Pearl Ely, 103, Lee's Summit, MO, formerly of Hamilton, MO, passed away on April 6, 2020, at a healthcare center in Lee's Summit. She lived in Hamilton and Caldwell County most of her life.

Ruby was born on December 31, 1916, near Cowgill, MO, to Charles M. and Addie (Stephens) Miller.  She attended high school in Cowgill, MO., during the Great Depression and later went back to school to earn her GED.  She was a housewife and also sold Avon for many years.

She was baptized at the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ SE of Hamilton.  She was a very active member of the Caldwell County Historical Society and worked doing many hours of research for the society.  Ruby recorded a broadcast for the Cameron, MO, radio station which was played each Sunday morning sharing Caldwell County historical events and history of families who lived in the county.

Ruby married G. A. Ely on December 30, 1933, in Lexington, MO.  He preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her parents, son-George M. Ely, one grandson-Frankie McClelland, brother-Stephen Miller, and two sisters-Edith Alspach and Dorothy Diment.

Survivors:  Daughters-Marcia (Robert) Wagner, Littleton, CO; Joyce (Kenneth) Larman, Tucson, AZ; Jane McClelland, Amarillo, TX; and Alice Eastin, Independence, MO; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren; Daughter-In-Law-Inge Ely, Hamilton; Sister-Ellen Sprouse, Smithville, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery, Hamilton.

The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Caldwell County Historical Society.

Arrangements:  Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.