Ruby Lee (Stephan) Lowery

Ruby Lee (Stephan) Lowery, 93, of Ledbetter died the morning of Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at the Giddings Residence and Rehabilitation Center. Ruby Lee (Stephan) Lowery was born on June 17, 1923 in Giddings, the daughter of Reinhardt Stephan and Mary Elizabeth (Kipp) Stephan. She married Wilbert “Whip” Matthijetz on Jan. 30, 1943 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings. They had one son, Rodger. While living in Houston, Ruby Lee worked at Lewis and Coker Grocery and the Houston Trunk Factory. She married Thomas Lowery on Dec. 30, 1971 in Sugarland. Ruby Lee and Tom moved to Ledbetter in 1980 where Ruby Lee worked for Stuermer Store for several years. She was a member of the Waldeck Lutheran Church and enjoyed crocheting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reinhardt and Mary Stephan and her son, Rodger Matthijetz. Ruby Lee is survived by her husband of 44 years, Tom Lowery of Ledbetter; two granddaughters, Cindy Matthijetz of Ledbetter and Wendi Matthijetz of Round Top and a daughter-inlaw, Jan Matthijetz of Ledbetter. Visitation was held on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. and on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 from 7 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at the Ledbetter Cemetery with Rev. David Tinker officiating. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings is in charge of arrangements.