Ruby E. Breeden, 85, of Fredericktown died October 3, 2009 at St. John’s Mercy Hospital in Creve Coure.

She was born December 24, 1923 at Ellington, Missouri. the daughter of James Ellard Clements and Jeanetta Bell (Barton) Clements.

On April 23, 1975 she was united in marriage to John Walter Breeden at Waynesville, Missouri. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Breeden was also preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Fedda E. Ratliff; one brother, Leo E. Clements; and one grandson, John Wayne Wood.

She is survived by one daughter, Charleena B. Crgle of South Roxanna, Illinois; four brothers, Venoy E. Clements and Lendell Merlin Clements both of Fredericktown, Ul F. Clements of Pevely, Missouri and Johnny L. Clements of Des Arc, Missouri; and two sisters, Melba J.                   (Clements) Graham and Vellabelle (Clements) Sheets.

Mrs. Clements had three grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fredericktown and enjoyed putting puzzles together, crafts and collecting butterflies.

Services were held October 6, 2009 at Follis and Sons Chapel with Johnny Clements and Pastor Tom Johnson officiating. Burial was at Marcus Memorial Park Cemetery in Fredericktown.

Pallbearers were: Mike Wood, Chuck Wood, Levonn Warner, Garry Graham, Keith Brown and David Williams.

Arrangements by Follis and Sons Funeral Home of Fredericktown, Missouri

www.follisandsonsfh.com