Ivey

Ruby Fay (Marburger) Ivey, 74, of Burton, passed away April 15, 2020, in Brenham surrounded by her family.

She was born to Irene Marburger on Sept. 26, 1945, in Round Top. She was baptized on May 26, 1946 in Round Top. She was confirmed on April 10, 1960, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Warrenton.

She attended Round Top-Carmine schools.

On Aug. 5, 1963, she married Bobby Herzog. He preceded her in death in August 1981.

Ruby was a homemaker and babysat in her home. In 1982 she went to work at Weiner’s. After 19 years there she went to work at J.C. Penny’s. She was also a volunteer at Hospice Brazos Valley.

She was a member of St. John’s UCC in Burton where she sang in the choir, attended Bible Studies and helped with the church bulletin.

Ruby loved sewing, crossstitch, reading and doing puzzles. She enjoyed the birthday luncheons with her school friends. Spending time with her grandkids was also important to her.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Irene Marburger; aunt, Leona Marburger and uncle, Elo Marburger.

Survivors include her three daughters: Jean Cooper and husband, Virgil; Brenda Beach and husband, Klay; Nikki Pohl and husband, Joey; grandchildren: Heidi (Wittenben) Brooks and husband, Lance; Derek Wittenben; Ashlynn Jones; Lance Beach; Kara (Beach) Boeker and husband, Cody; Zoe Wellman; Kalli Pohl; and Jaycie Pohl; great-grandchildren: Angela Brooks and Jackson Boeker.

In keeping with mom’s wishes for everyone to stay safe and stay home, a memorial service will be held at a later date at St. John’s UCC.

Memorials may be given to Brazos Valley Hospice, 302 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham, TX 77833 or St. John’s UCC, 516 N. Colorado Street, Burton, TX 77835.

Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange.