Ruby Dean Combs, age 73, of Brookville, Indiana died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her residence in Brookville, following a long illness.

Born November 29, 1947 in Blair Branch, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Arlie & Sina (Adams) Caudill.  On March 24, 1968 she was united in marriage to Fred William Combs, and he survives.

Ruby worked for 24 years at Avon Products in Springdale, Ohio; 7 years at Square D in Oxford, Ohio and the last 10 years until her retirement at the Brookville Middle School.  She attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Brookville.  She cherished her family, and loved time spent with her grandchildren.  She also had a special place in her heart for animals and was very close to her pets.

Besides Bill, her husband of nearly 54 years, survivors include three daughters, Angie Combs, Tammy (Ryan) Hertel and Rhonda (Brian) Hoog all of Brookville, four grandchildren, Devin, Macey, Dylan Hertel and Madie Hoog.  She is also survived by her brother-in-law & sister-in-laws, Curtis Hogan, John & Phyllis Combs, Judy & Keith Sampson, Mary Ann & Mike Froman all of Brookville, Indiana, Christine Caudill of Blooming Grove and many nieces & nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Cetrena Spurlock and June Rupe; a brother, Joseph Caudill; a nephew, Jonathan Spurlock; her in-laws, Fred & Ann Combs; a sister-in-law, Donna Hogan, and a nephew, Troy Combs.

Private services will be conducted for the family with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Humane Society.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Combs family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.