Ruby Vivian Whisnant Paschall

Ruby Vivian Whisnant Paschall, age 93, of Morganton, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 10th 2010. Ruby was born the daughter of the late Zeb Vance Whisnant and Sudie Ledbetter Whisnant on July 9th 1916 in Burke County. Ruby was a lifelong member of Quaker Meadows Presbyterian Church and was recognized as its oldest member. Ruby was a lovely lady and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will live in our hearts forever.

Those left to cherish Ruby's memory include a son, Randall L. Paschall and his wife, Myra; a daughter, Rachel Marler, both of Morganton; seven grandchildren, Debbie M. Deal of Morganton, Mark Paschall of Cramerton, Dennis Marler of Morganton, Wayne Paschall of Maiden, Gregory Marler of Taylorsville, Kim Freeman of Morganton, and Jim Marler of Morganton; 12 great grandchildren, Derek Deal, Blake Marler, Morgan Marler, Kaleb Freeman, Sarah Catherine Paschall, Kalah Freeman, Connor Paschall, RJ Marler, Carson Marler, Kate Marler, Lane Marler and Bryson Paschall; a great-great granddaughter, Taylor Deal; and a sister Beadie Paschall.

Along with her parents, Ruby is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Oscar Simpson Paschall, who passed away January 27th 2003; two sisters, Mittie Burkett and Nettie Benton; and a son-in-law, James G. Marler.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 12th, 2010, at Quaker Meadows Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Andrew Parkey officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Kirksey Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690.

Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.