Ruby Pharris LeBlanc
Ruby Pharris LeBlanc, 88, devoted wife and mother passed away September 22, 2005. After suffering a major stroke in March of 2003, she maintained a cheerful attitude and a joyful spirit while struggling to recuperate. Ruby was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 16, 1917 to James and Mary Weyler. Her family moved to Beaumont in 1927 where she has lived most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents as well as two sisters Mamie Weyler Heartfield, Evelyn Weyler Brammer, a brother Charles Caswell, her first husband Taft Pharris, oldest son Robert “Bobby” Pharris and her second husband Erwin LeBlanc. Ruby is survived by her brother, Paul Weyler of Kountze; sisters, Eva Terrill of Port Arthur and June Herrmann of California; son, John Pharris of China; daughter-in-law, Patsy Pharris of Louisiana, Judy and James Johnson of North Carolina, Sylvia and Larry Jackson of Maryland, Cathy and John Godeaux of Garland, Martha and Frank Farnie of Beaumont; eighteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
She attended Chenier Business School and art classes at Lamar as well as private art classes. Ruby was an accomplished oil and pastel painter and was awarded many blue ribbons for her paintings. She was a long time member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and loved attending morning daily mass, and was involved in St. Pius Ladies Group and Altar Society. Ruby’s strong faith in the Lord sustained her. She loved to read her bible and to read from the bible, and passed on a rich heritage of family values and her strong faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to each of her children and grandchildren. Ruby enjoyed a blessed life with many lifelong friends and relatives. She loved ballroom and square dancing, playing dominoes or cards with friends and family.
A wake will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, October 14, 2005 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at St. Pius X Catholic Church followed by burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, North Major Drive.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 7015, Beaumont, Texas 77726-7015 or charity of your choice.
