Ruby Knight Obituary

The passing of Ruby Knight of Burlington, Iowa occurred on September 11, 2026. Ruby, born on July 11, 1952, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlie Helmick and Francis Ann Taylor Helmick; her husband James William Nichols Jr.; and her siblings, William, Charles Helmick, Rosie Helmick and Stephanie Cheney.

She is survived by: her children, Kenneth Nichols of Lockridge, Curtis Nichols (Serbreena) of West Burlington, Tony Warth of Burlington, Cassandra Hobbs (Timothy) of Burlington and Melissa Hesseltine (Joseph) of Burlington; her grandchild Eryn Pohren of Mt. Pleasant; and her siblings, Jean Myers (Tom) of Fort Smith, AR, Rusty Kobbs of Burlington, Timothy Helmick (Becky) of Libertyville, IA, Raleigh Helmick (Nancy) of Burlington and Robert Helmick (Stephanie) of Libertyville, IA..

Visitation was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Prugh Funeral Service (3940 Division St, Burlington, IA 52601). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

A memorial has been established.