Ruby Westbrook McCormick, 92 of Lumberton passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2004 at the Lumberton Rehabilitation Center. A native of Fairdale, Texas she had lived in Lumberton since 1983. Mrs. McCormick served as the County Clerk of Newton County from 1962 to 1970. She was a faithful member of Fletcher Emmanuel Church Alive in Lumberton for many years. She also enjoyed quilting and playing ‘42’.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Mainor N. Westbrook and Henry McCormick and sons Nelson Westbrook and Paul Westbrook.
She is survived by her sons; Jim Westbrook and wife Kay of Port Neches and David Westbrook and wife Theresa of Liberty, her daughter; Janice May and husband Curtis of Lumberton, 18 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 3, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at Broussard’s Mortuary Chapel, 490 Cemetery Road in Silsbee, with Rev. Richard Vaughn officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. at the Farrs Chapel Cemetery near Newton. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2005 from 5-8 P.M. at the funeral home. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made in Mrs. McCormick’s name to Fletcher Emmanuel Church Alive- Building Fund 395 Fletcher Lumberton, Texas 77657.
