Ruby Margaret Tanner

Ruby Margaret Tanner, age 90, of Toledo, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born April 15, 1934 in Flat River, MO to father, Lester and mother, Irene (Strickland) Cureton. Ruby married George Tanner in August of 1953 and happily devoted her life to caring for their family. A fantastic housekeeper and laundress, she kept their home in perfect order. She was a great cook, and an avid gardener who enjoyed tending her perennials and wavy petunias. Frugal to a fault, she could “can” anything and always had a well-stocked pantry. Ruby loved listening to country music, and sitting with her husband George in their beautiful backyard gazebo. She was truly a captivating and extraordinary women who will be dearly missed.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Donald Tanner in 2014; daughter, Michelle Maiden in 1998; sisters, Hilda Keeler and Bertha Cox; and brothers, Glenn and Joe Cureton. She is survived by her sons, Donald (Monica), John (Kathy), and Mike (Julie) Tanner; son-in-law, Tony Maiden; grandchildren, Courtney Billian, Douglas Billian, Melissa (Jason) Razook, Andrea (Nick) Mitchell, Jamie Tanner, Ashley (Todd) Keil, Andrew Foore, Andrew (Alyssa) Maiden, Zach (Allison) Maiden, Alexandra (Jack) Kimura, Damon Tanner, Caleb Tanner, Katie (Ethan) Babkiewicz, and Luke Tanner; and 20 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings, Geneva Wozniak, Dorothy Cureton, Luetta Jeremy, Debbie (Danny) Toth, and Raymond (Terri) Cureton; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 9 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe, 114 E. Alexis Rd.  The funeral service will begin Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor David McGregor presiding. Interment will follow in Lake Township Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Athens Missionary Baptist Church, 101 Breckman St, Walbridge, OH 43465. Condolences can be shared at www.sujkowski.com.

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