Ruby Mae Stacey, 87, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:10 A.M., Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Ruby had been a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith. Ruby graduated from J.B. Ward School and Du Quoin High School.

She was born November 7, 1933 at Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of George and Mary (Macke) Huite.

She married Kenneth W. Stacey on March 3, 1978 at Du Quoin, IL and he survives.

She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, one granddaughter that Ruby raised - Mandie Amann of Christopher, two other grandchildren - Kelly Chapman of Kentucky, and Ryan McClanahan of Benton, five great grandchildren - Aaron Amann, Briana Amann Holland, Jordan Henderson, Jaxson Creekpaum, and Jace Creekpaum, two great great grandchildren - Ryan Amann and Keyane France, one brother - Richard Huite of Belleville, two sisters - Elsie Bishop of Sunfield and Mary Ellen Summers of Du Quoin, and several step children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter - Janet Brock, one son - Charles Brock, three brothers - Carl Huite, Charles Huite and George Huite, and one sister - Pat Huite.

The family would like to thank the staff of Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their wonderful care.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.

Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.

Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.

Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.