Ruby Irena (Campbell) Bradshaw

Ruby Irena (Campbell) Bradshaw, 85 of Higginsville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Country Oaks Nursing Home in Grain Valley, MO.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Odessa Cemetery.  Memories of Ruby and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2^nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. 

Ruby was born on July 16, 1938, in Odessa, MO to Roland and Edna Coze (Dyer) Campbell.  She graduated from Odessa High School.  On March 12, 1955, Ruby was united in marriage to Thomas J. Bradshaw.  In 2017 Thomas preceded her in death.  Ruby worked many years as a church secretary for Holy Cross Lutheran Church and for Brighton Assembly Chapel before retiring.  In addition to spending time with family and friends, Ruby enjoyed antique and thrift store shopping. 

Ruby is survived by three children, Bradley Bradshaw of Oak Grove, MO, Sheryle Dick (Earnie) of Kansas City, MO, and Chris Bradshaw (Viv) of Blue Springs, MO; a daughter-in-law, Belinda Bradshaw of Parkville, MO; nine grandchildren, Jason, Tierney, Sherena, Nathaniel, Aaron, Andrea, Colin, and Claire; seven great-grandchildren; and many relatives and friends. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Ruby was preceded in death by a son, Doug Bradshaw; a grandson, Jackson Bradshaw; and a brother, Austin Dean Campbell.