Ruby Butler Obituary

The passing of Ruby Butler (Toledo, Ohio) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 4, 2026 at the age of 80. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruby Butler or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Pettaway and Ida Pettaway. She is survived by: her children, Sabrena Chatman, Sonda Hicks-Reid (Marvin), Charvette Chatman-Payteon (Pat), Scott Atkins, Cary Butler Jr. and Kendrick Watkins; her grandchildren, Dr. Mieasha Barksdale (Derek), Devon Hicks, Mariah Coutchure, Jonna Hicks, Sabrena Hicks-Belcher (Bryce), Tarena Chatman, Shaila Warr and Alyssa Autman; her daughter-in-law Veronica Hicks; her sister Frankie Glover; her nephew Ron Davis; her siblings, Rebecca Terrell, Bill Pettaway, Dave Pettaway, Eugene Pettaway, Mary Goodlow, Joe Pettaway, Major Pettaway, Caroline Pettaway, Jimmy Pettaway, Ida Davis and Richard Pettaway Sr.; her son Jonathan Hicks; and her granddaughter La Tasha Hicks. She is also survived by Seven great granddaughters and five great grandsons, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins.