Ruby B. Barrows, 88, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on October 7, 2014.

Ruby was born on March 29, 1926, the daughter of Ralph and Pearl Black, in rural Ellsworth County, Kansas.

As an infant, her parents and grandparents moved to Ness County, Kansas. She was a graduate of Ness City High School in 1944. In January 1944, Ruby eloped with Thomas M. Barrows. In 1947, her son, Richard, was born.

Fitzgerald Funeral Home of Ness City is in charge of arrangements.