M. Ruth Kilby, 85, of Nottingham PA, entered into heaven surrounded by her children on Tuesday December 13, 2022, at Maple Farms Nursing Facility. Born in Oxford, PA on July 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Charles Browning and Mabel Cregger Browning Keys. Ruth was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them, especially enjoying family and holiday celebrations. She enjoyed reading, had a deep love for dogs, loved watching Hallmark movies and enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports and school activities. She led a faith-filled life and was dedicated to her church. Ruth retired from Ware Presbyterian Village in 1999 after 23 years of service as a Physical Therapy Aide. She is survived by 5 children: sons, David Kilby (Donna), Daniel Kilby (Kathy) & Charles Kilby, daughters, Kimberly Kilby McCardell (Randy) & Beth Kilby Dolinger. 13 grandchildren; Derek Kilby, Laura Cheek, Hannah Linde, Daniel J. Kilby, Randi Warren, Noah McCardell, Kirstan Dolinger, Meredith Hostetter, Daniel Dolinger II, Camryn Kilby, Colin Kilby, Connor Kilby, Carson Coale, 16 great-grandchildren along with nieces and nephews she loved dearly. She is also survived by her brother, Charles Browning, Jr. (Bobbie).
She was preceded in death by her husband Wiley Kilby, Jr., her son, John Russell Kilby and her grandson, Jason D. Kilby. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Edith Griest & Charlotte McCardell, and brother, James Browning. Friends and family may call on Thursday, December 15 from 6-8 PM at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA 19363. Please join us to celebrate her life on Friday, December 16 at 11AM at Wesley Church, 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566. Visitation will be held at 10AM for friends and family, with the service to follow. Burial will be a private gathering for immediate family. The family would like to thank the staff at Lancaster General Hospital, as well as a special thank you to the staff at Maple Farm Nursing Center for their attentive care in her last days. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice and Community Care 685 Good Dr, Lancaster PA 17601. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Oxford, PA. On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com. Comments are closed.
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