HALL, RUBY ALLENE COLLINS, 88, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 at Horizon Bay Senior Living Community where she resided for four 1/2 years.
She was born to Sidney and Essie Collins on November 8, 1923 in Louisville. She was a graduate of Ahrens Trade School and married Harold Lloyd Hall on June 26, 1942. She lived most of her life in Louisville though she moved to Los Angeles, CA during the war and worked while Harold served in the United States Marines in the Pacific.
They returned to Louisville and she worked in retail sales at Bacon's Department Store until she and Harold had their two sons. She assisted him in building his home construction business and and was a homemaker and enjoyed her family, community and church activities. Ruby, Harold and their sons were charter members of St. Mark United Methodist Church in 1957. They were active members in the life of the church and worked tirelessly in the development of the Loucon Methodist Church Camp Training and Retreat Center in Leitchfield, KY. Ruby returned to sales at Stewart's Department Store when it opened at Oxmoor Center. Upon retirement, Ruby and Harold enjoyed traveling extensively including winters in Florida with friends, continued their church work and spending time with family. They both enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge which she continued later in life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Harold; and three brothers, Kenneth Collins (who died in infancy), James Collins and Earl Collins.
She is survived by her sons, Harold "Sonny" Hall and wife, Christy of Owensboro, KY, William Michael Hall and wife, Lois and grandsons, Todd Hall (Lisa) and Matthew Hall (Heather), all of Louisville, stepgrandchildren, Paul Logsdon (Lisa), Beth Logsdon Hays (Doug), all of Louisville, and Pat Logsdon (Loriann) of New Albany. Survivors also include the joy of her life, her 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Regina Johnson and Geraldine Render, both of Louisville; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her greatest enjoyment came from visiting with her family and many friends. She enjoyed many life-long friendships and never met a stranger.
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2011 at St. Mark United Methodist, 4711 Lowe Road, followed by interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, and from 9-10 a.m. Friday at her church.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff and caregivers at Horizon Bay and Hosparus. They brought joy, laughter and comfort during her final years.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Camp Loucon, 8044 Anneta Road, Leitchfield, KY 42754 or St. Mark United Methodist Church, 4611 Lowe Road, Louisville, KY 40220.
Online condolences may be left at www.highlandsfuneralhome.com.

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