Ruby Lee WIley Hammers
Ruby Hammers Obituary
Ruby spent the majority of her life living in Timpson, Texas. She met Fred Hammers, a local farmer in Timpson who won her heart and the two were married on December 23, 1932. Fred and Ruby were one of the hardest working couples around and for 43 years, they faithfully stood by one another until Fred's passing. After Fred's death, she did what was necessary to continue the family farm. No matter what would arise, Ruby always found a way to survive and made a way for her family. She sold eggs, churned butter to sell, and even sold milk from her cows. She worked the land gardening and would can and sell all that came from her hardworking hands. While her hands were calloused from her daily tasks, her heart was soft and filled with compassion. Ruby was the ultimate caregiver. She was willing to lend a helping hand to her neighbor and made sure her home was filled with laughter and love. Some of the fondest memories were made at Easter each year when Ruby would host her family reunion and they celebrated with their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Ruby enjoyed sewing, working and she most especially liked working with her cows. She loved the Lord above all and took great pride in being a charter member of Heritage Missionary Baptist Church.
Ruby is survived by her son, Donald Wayne Hammers of Shreveport; daughters, Frances Livingston of Shreveport and Bessie Trahan of Shreveport; twelve grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred Hammers; parents, R.M. and Annie Wiley; son, Frank Hammers and daughter Annie Freibaur.
Pallbearers will be Don Hammers, Cecil Johnson, Rodney Hammers, Wayne Nipp and Brett Burke.
Memorial donations can be made to Heritage Missionary Baptist Church.