Johnnie Ruby Tolbert Obituary
The memory of Johnnie Ruby Tolbert (Lima, Ohio), who passed away on March 19, 2026 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Johnnie departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Johnnie may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Johnnie leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Johnny Clemmons and Erther Clemmons (Sibley); her husband Henry Tolbert Sr.; her grandson Jacob Gayden; and her sister Tiveda Fisher.
She is survived by: her sons, Ronald Clemmons of Columbus, Ohio, Rueben Gayden of Lima, Ohio, Joseph Gayden (Melissa) of Lima, Ohio and Trevor Tolbert (Sharon) of Lima, Ohio; her granddaughter Loretta C. Gayden of Lima, Ohio.; and her cousin Ruthie Mays. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
