Ruby Annabelle Ahring Nov. 30, 1929 - Sept. 6, 2023

Ruby Annabelle Ahring, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Lincoln, KS. She was born November 30, 1929 in Lincoln County to Ray and Rena (Howell) Tromble. Ruby was a lifetime resident of Lincoln County. She married Lloyd Ahring in Lincoln on July 17, 1947. Ruby enjoyed reading throughout her life. She was a fantastic seamstress and made many clothes and beautiful quilts and afghans. Ruby worked at many different jobs throughout her life and after retirement devoted her energy to the Lincoln County Historical Society of which Lloyd and Ruby were both past presidents. Ruby loved gardening, especially flowers, and enjoyed her time with the Garden Club members.

Ruby is survived by her sons, John Ahring (Deb) of Fruita, CO, Dan Ahring (Ruth) of Ladson, SC, and Justin Ahring (Cindy) of Gypsum, CO; daughter, Kristina Brown of Salina, KS; grandchildren, John, Jeff, Christie, Racheal, Renae, Mark, Claytn, Jason, and Sara; and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd; daughter, Dian Greif; brother, Richard Tromble; sister, Ramona Ryan; and grandson, Justin Ahring.

A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 11, 2023 at Hall Chapel, Lincoln with burial following at the Lincoln Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Lincoln County Historical Society or the Lincoln Library, c/o. Hall Chapel, PO Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455. Condolences may be left at hallchapel.com.

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