Ruby Bentley
Ruby E. Bentley, 94, of Kearney, Neb., formerly Miller, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Mother Hull Home in Kearney.
Ruby was born on April 16, 1927 in Amherst to George W. and Hazel A. (Pfeiffer) Roberts.
She grew up north of Amherst and would later graduate from Amherst High School with the class of 1944. She then briefly attended Kearney State College before marrying Leslie E. Bentley on October 23, 1948.
The family made their home near Miller where they farmed for a number of years. She was a member of Miller Christian Church, Kearney Gideons Auxiliary and Miller Senior Citizens. She served on the election board for many years.
She taught grade school at Redwing School before marrying Les and then became a full-time homemaker and mother. She loved gardening and raised a large garden every year. Her family enjoyed many of her canned fruits and vegetables, with her home-raised watermelons being a family favorite. Her popcorn balls were always in high demand, especially at Halloween.
Pets and farm animals were very important to Ruby and, in her later years, she always had a house cat. But the most important things to Ruby were her faith and family. She often attended her children’s and grandchildren’s school and other events.
She taught Bible school for many years, attended ladies Bible studies and had a deep love for her Savior. One of Ruby’s final requests was to have the Gospel preached at her funeral. She has passed this love of faith, family, and animals onto her children and grandchildren.
Surviving relatives include her children Deanne (Miles) Alton of Lake Mary, Fla., Donna (Ron) Harrop of Longwood, Fla., Jerry (Kelly) Bentley and Randy (Sandi) Bentley, all of Miller, and Marilee (Ron) Mack of Granbury, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister in law Arlys (Richard) Kleckner.
Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Leslie; infant daughter Connie Kay Bentley; and sister Velma Bentley.
Funeral services were Tuesday, April 12 at 11 a.m. at the Miller Christian Church. Rev. Dean Pofahl officiated. Burial was prior to services Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. in the Riverdale Cemetery.
Visitation was 5-7 p.m., Monday, April 11 at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney.
Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Miller Christian Church or the Gideons.