Ruby Alice Jaco

Ruby A. Jaco, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO, entered Heaven's gates Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff.

Ruby, the daughter of the late William Wesley and Nettie Lee Campbell Moore, was born Jan. 21, 1931 in Athens, Texas. She was of the Baptist faith, and along with her husband Rudy owned and operated Jaco Grocery in Poplar Bluff for many years.

She married the love of her life Rudy John Jaco on Dec. 10, 1949, in Osceola, AR. He preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2005.

Survivors include two grandchildren Richard Starbuck and Hailey Dawn Coston; three great-grandchildren, Destiny Raquel, Starr Ruby and Hailey Reign Coston; a sister Catherine Almond of Poplar Bluff; and two nieces, Karen Beers of Poplar Bluff and Lorraine Weeden Webb of Englewood, OH.

Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel with the funeral service following at noon. Bishop Ron Webb will officiate. Burial will be at the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.

Cotrell Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Ruby A. Jaco.