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Ruby Ruth White, 88, of Deweyville passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

She was born in Welch, La., Oct. 16, 1926 to Cora (Benoit) and Leghton Olive. She grew up in Lake Arthur, La. and lived in the Orange and Deweyville areas since 1954. She attended St. Mary Catholic Church. Ruby enjoyed working in her yard pulling weeds, raking leaves, or working in her garden. Ruby was a loving person, who loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Conley White; son, Garvin White; sisters, Sue and Thelma and brothers, Leroy, Charles and Ralph.

Ruby is survived by her daughter, Ladona Bussell and son, Connie White and wife, Wanda of Deweyville; sister, Olivia Dufrene of Des Allemands, La .; seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 28, at 2:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home, with a visitation prior to the service from 11:00 am until service time. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.