Ruby Jene Draper passed away on Jan. 16, 2025. She was born in Shawnee, OK on January 2, 1952, to Bobby Lewis and Roberta “Shorty” (Harwell) Lewis.
Ruby graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1971. She attended East Central University receiving her bachelor’s degree in education and later returned to earn her master’s degree in education. On Nov. 12, 1982, Ruby married Mike Draper of Shawnee. Ruby was a teacher at Maud Elementary and in Shawnee Public Schools at Will Rogers Elementary for a total of 37 years. After retirement she worked part time at Paul’s Place Steak House as a hostess.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Roberta Lewis.
She is survived by her husband, Mike, of the home; son, Breck Draper and wife Lauren of Tuttle, OK; son, Riley Draper of Prague, OK; Katelyn Draper of Prague, OK; stepson, Scott Draper and his wife Leslie of CA; stepdaughter, Tracy Akins and her husband John of Shawnee, OK; grandchildren: Ripken, Teague, Oakley, Rhettley, Brixley, Huntley, Tatum, Avery, and Piper (Draper), and Brittany, Brooklyn, Bethany, and Bryce (Akins); five great grandchildren and many extended family members.
Services were held on Jan. 22, 2025 at AE Funeral Services Chapel with Brother Mike Craig of Temple Baptist Church officiating.
