She married Robert L. Wallace Sr. on January 6, 1951. He preceded her in death December 31, 1998.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter Kathy, sister Mary Hannon and brother Blewford Boner.

Survivors: daughter, Patricia Hayden, who she lived with in Grand River, IA; sons, Robert L. Wallace, Jr., Brookfield, MO; Kenny Wallace, St. James, MO; Danny Wallace, Eagleville, MO; brothers, Clarence Boner, Omaha, NE; Richard Boner, Prairie City, IA; Charles Boner, Trenton, MO; sisters, Ann Hedell, Omaha, NE; Etta Landrum, Centertown, MO; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Ruby loved going to Bethany and listening to Country Music and doing word seek puzzles.