Christine Ryan Ruble, 90, of Lynchburg, Va., died Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was the wife of the late Edward Ruble, Jr.
Christine was born Friday, March 4, 1927 in Campbell County, Va., a daughter of the late Horatio Madison Ryan and Myrtle Morris Ryan. She was retired from General Electric. She was a member of Forest Road United Methodist Church. Christine had a great passion for quilting, sewing, cross-stitching, and baking. She loved to share these delights with others. She and Eddie’s door was always open to any friends, neighbors, and relatives.
Christine is survived by her daughters, Gail Ruble and Glenda R. West (Mike); grandchildren, Ryan Bierowski (Laura), Amy McMurray (Nathan) and Julie Evans (Matt); great-grandchildren, Landon, Laylah, and Laney Bierowski, Kaitlyn and Caleb Evans; sister, Victoria Jamerson; sister-in-law, Thelma Ryan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucille Christian and Ida Marie Spruce Puckett; brothers, Horatio “Pete” Ryan, Jr., Clarence Ryan, and Richard Ryan.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A celebration of Christine’s life will be conducted in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Ray Buchanan officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Forest Road United Methodist Church, 2805 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, Va., 24501.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Heritage Green Assisted Living and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their expression of love and care.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.