Ruby Thompson, age 86, of Freedom, OK, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on March 14, 1939, in Coldwater, KS, Ruby was the daughter of John and Florence (Hoffman) Bliss. On November 1, 1957, she married Floyd Thompson.

Ruby spent the last 15 years of her career at Walmart before retiring. Her work was a reflection of her steady spirit and love for connecting with people. Ruby found joy in tending to her flowers, creativity in her quilting, and solace in a good book. Her hands were rarely idle, and her home was always a place of warmth, welcome, and love. Ruby loved having her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren visit.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister: Loretta Stone; and her beloved husband: Floyd Thompson.

Ruby is survived by her two daughters: Tammy Smith of Midwest City, OK, and Rhonda Little of Sedgwick, KS; her two brothers: J.L. Bliss (Johnnie) of Dalhart, TX, and Richard Dean Bliss of Columbus, NE; and eight grandchildren: Jonathon Smith (Jessica), Meghan Snell (Thomas), Kaleb Smith (Sidney), Jareb Smith (Camila), Katelyn Prescott (Ethan), Dariah Ballinger (Aron Schroeder), Jamie Burton (Tim), and Stephanie Nutter (Chris). She was also blessed with fourteen great-grandchildren: Savannah Smith, Aedan Smith, Rian Smith, Fiona Smith, Asher Snell, Jake Snell, Bennett Snell, Harlan Ballinger, Hazel Schroeder, Noah Little, Abbott Burton, Bentley Burton, Dawson Little, and Addy Nutter.

She will be remembered for her kind heart, steady presence, and deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures. Her legacy of love, patience, and quiet strength lives on in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all who had the blessing of knowing her.

Visitation With Family Present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, Coldwater, KS.

Funeral Service is at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, Coldwater, KS, with Pastor Jeff Perry officiating.

Graveside Service is at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Freedom Cemetery, Freedom, OK.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Donor's Choice in care of Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, P.O. Box 417, Coldwater, KS 67029