Ruby Oney, 96 passed away September 6, 2011 at Buckner Greenhouse from long term pulmonary fibrosis and other age related causes. Her smile, sense of humor and good attitude remained to the end. She was a resident of Buckner Westminster Place in Longview for the past 3 ½ years. The Buckner Hawthorn House care givers' sense of humor, smiles and kindness to Ruby were wonderful and so appreciated by family. Prior to moving into Buckner, she had continued living on the Oney homestead she so dearly loved after the death of her beloved husband of 61 years, Lloyd E. Oney in 1998. During the 50's and 60's Ruby and Lloyd lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a member of Smyrna United Methodist Church where she was active until moving from the community. Ruby is survived by daughter, Jo Lynn (Beryl) Strong and granddaughter, Suzanne Strong of Albuquerque. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; special; niece, Allene Newman; nephews, Doyle Younger and Jesse Townlin, who were so thoughtful and helpful to Ruby through the years; cousin, Wilburn Oney; dear friends, Jo and Doug Young and many other very special friends. Funeral services for Ruby will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday September 11, 2011 at Smyrna United Methodist Church under the direction of Downs Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Roland officiating. Burial will follow in Smyrna Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:30 -7:30 p.m., Saturday September 10, 2011 at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Wilburn Oney, Douglas Young, Ben Cooner, Randall Wright, A.J. Clower and Mike Gleason. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Smyrna Cemetery Forever Maintenance Fund, 292 Smyrna Cut Off, Diana, Texas 75640 or to any favorite charity.