Ruby Ann Bickerstaff Lauderdale

Service for Ruby Ann Bickerstaff Lauderdale, 89, of Kilgore will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at ten o’clock in the morning at Rader Funeral Home with Reverend David Hampton officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Duncan Cemetery. Mrs. Lauderdale completed her earthly journey on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Kilgore.

Ruby was born on February 27, 1934, in Orange, Texas to Stella Bessie Edgerton and Elmer Cecil Bickerstaff. She was a proud graduate of Sabine High School. After school Ruby married the love of her life Bart Smith Lauderdale, Sr. They shared countless loving memories together and five children before his passing. Ruby took pride in taking care of her home and children. She enjoyed cooking, watching birds and spending time with family and friends. Ruby was a devoted Christian and spent much of her time serving the Lord. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Bart Smith Lauderdale, Jr., of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Frank Lauderdale, Sr. and wife Maria of Longview, Texas, Jack Lauderdale of Longview, Texas, Mark Lauderdale of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Otho Lauderdale and wife Yada of Henderson, Texas, grandchildren Frank Lauderdale, Jr. of Minden, Texas, and Anna Lauderdale.

Ruby was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Bart Smith Lauderdale, Sr., and siblings.

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