Ruby A. Stinchfield
1923 – 2009 

FARMINGTON — Ruby A. Stinchfield, 86, of Avon, died Aug. 26, at the Pinewood Terrace.

She was born in Belvue, Kan., Jan. 9, 1923. Her parents were Guy C. Brewer and Lavinia Brewer; she was one of three siblings. Her early years, she lived in Topeka, Kan., and graduated from Topeka High School in 1940. She met the love of her life during World War II and was married in Topeka, Kan., May 9, 1944 to Milton J. Stinchfield Jr. After the war, the couple resided in Phillips, where they raised two boys, Milton John Stinchfield III and Robert Guy Stinchfield. She continued to live in Phillips, after the death of her beloved husband Jan. 15, 1990. 

Her early married life, she was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing crafts, braiding rugs, knitting and her many antiques. She loved working in her flower garden. Upon their sons graduating from high school, she went to work in the Register of Deeds office in Farmington. She was a deputy registrar for eight years and the registrar of deeds until she retired in 1988.

She especially enjoyed watching basketball games. Her greatest joy was spending time with her beloved family and friends. She will be sadly missed by her sons, wives and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and by her friends. 

She is survived by two sons, Milton John III and wife, Firle and Robert Guy and wife, Mary, of Phillips; four grandsons, Milton, IV and wife, Kelly, of North Carolina, Michael of New Hampshire, Joshua of Arkansas, and Robert Jr. and companion, Rebecca, of Turner; one granddaughter, Emily of Phillips; four great-grandsons, Dylon of Farmington, Alek and Treaton of Arkansas, and Jackson of North Carolina; two great-granddaughters, Ashley of North Carolina, and Kassie Lynn of Arkansas; a brother, William “Bill” Brewer and wife, Joyce, of Austin, Texas; and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Richard.

She was predeceased by her husband; a sister, Jane; and her parents, Guy and Lavina Brewer.