Ruby Christine Robison, 97, Kingston, MO, passed away on September 8, 2021, at the Ray County Community Hospital, Richmond, Mo.  She lived in Caldwell County, MO, all of her life.

Ruby was born on August 19, 1924, in Kingston, to Charles A. and Rosa (Burnett) Gardner.  She graduated from the Mirabile, MO, high school, and then attended business school in Kansas City.  She worked for several years as a secretary to the Caldwell County judge and prosecuting attorney.  Her husband, Maurice, served as the Caldwell County Sheriff for 28 years and she was his dispatcher from their home during those years.  She was an honorary member of the Missouri Sheriff's Association.

Ruby was also a member of the Women's Republican Club, and she was an excellent seamstress who also enjoyed doing needlework such as embroidery and quilting.  She was famous for her handmade dish towels.  She was also an excellent cook, enjoyed tending her flowers, and loved to read and do cross-word puzzles.

She married her husband, Maurice L. Robison, on December 22, 1945.  He preceded her in death as well as being preceded by her parents.

Survivors:  Children-Richard M. (Barbara J.) Robison, Tucson, AZ; Roy M. (Sue) Robison, Newton, IA; and Jackie (Howard) DeVaul, Kingston;  Grandchildren-Cory (Diana) Devaul, Curtis (Jennisen) DeVaul, Colby (Jessica) DeVaul, Caylon (Gwen) DeVaul, Catie (Chase) Ungs, Janet Robison, Robert (Rebecca) Robison, Tina (Chris) Nestor, Tammy Robison, and Christopher (Marcy) Thompson; 18 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; Brother-Junior Gardner, Kingston; several sisters and brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service:  2 p.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Prairie Ridge Church, west of Polo, MO.

Visitation:  1 hour prior to the service at the church, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Interment:  Prairie Ridge Cemetery, Polo.

Memorials:  Prairie Ridge Cemetery

Arrangements:  Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.