Ruby Eileen (Barnhart) Roberds, age 92, of Meta, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City.  She was born in rural Miller County on the family farm on November 8, 1930, daughter of the late Virgil and Florence (Grosvenor) Barnhart.  On March 6, 1948, Ruby was united in marriage to Amos Myrl Roberds, who preceded her in death on May 26, 1983.  To this union three sons and three daughters were born.

Ruby was baptized early in life as a member of the Smyrna Church of Christ and at the time of her passing was attending Wheeler Church of Christ near Dixon.  Ruby enjoyed doing ceramics, shopping, and going to work.  She started working after all her kids were in school and continued working for 45 years.  She said working with her friends was her social time.  Ruby reluctantly retired at the age of 80 after falling and breaking four ribs.

She is survived by her daughters, Terry Johnson of Bella Coola, British Columbia (Canada) and Shirley Price of Eldon; two sons, Tommy (Judy) Roberds and David (Peggy) Roberds both of Meta; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her son, Donald Roberds and daughter, Peggy Roberds.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 (noon), with services immediately following at 12 (noon), on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia with Larry Cardin and Jim Brown officiating.  Interment will be held in Stokes Cemetery near Meta.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Stokes Cemetery near Meta.