Ruby L Hefner Obituary
We announce the death of Ruby L Hefner of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on October 23, 2026, at the age of 88. Ruby will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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, Shellie Summers and Mary Lou Nettles Summers; and her siblings, Vernon Summers, Cleo Summers, Terry Summers, Christine Bickley and Maudelle Dukes Miller.
She is survived by: her husband Clifford Hefner; her sons, Jerry Hildebran (Lela) and Kevin Hildebran; her grandsons, Chad Hildebran and Alex Hildebran; and her siblings, Eva Hall, Lillian Darlene Buck, Marion Sheckie Summers and James Allen McAlhany.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the Catawba Funeral Home (3060 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Ridge in Ruby's name.
