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Ruby Ray Boyett

Female 1922 - 2014  (92 years)


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  • Name Ruby Ray Boyett  [1, 2
    Born 7 Jan 1922  Fawil, Newton County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Died 27 Jan 2014  Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • She was a graduate of Newton (Texas) High School, with the class of 1938.

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      Ruby Ray Burkett, 92, of Beaumont passed away on Monday January 27, 2014 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She was born in Bon Wier, Texas on January 7, 1922 to her parents George Peavy Boyett and Imelda Daughtery Boyett who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her husband Alricks Henry Burkett and two brothers. She had a list of hobbies which were sewing, singing and working in her yard. Her greatest passion was a huge involvement in Genealogical Research. She lived in Bon Wier and the Newton County area for over twenty years and later was a lifelong resident of Beaumont. She was a dedicated member of The Anchor of Beaumont. Surviving Mrs. Burkett are her son David Burkett and his wife Betty Ann of Beaumont, daughters, Juana Bernath of Lyles, Tennessee, and Margaret Greer and her husband Paul of Springhill, Tennessee, sister, Minnie Merle Ashworth of Silsbee, five grandchildren; Sandra Harrington,Dana Zoch, Patti Harrington, Ashton Burkett, and Blake Burkett, three great grandchildren; Cameron Zoch, Noelle Zoch, and Everleigh Burkett.
      Visitation will be on Wednesday January 29, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday January 30, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at the Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Officiating will be Pastor Johnathan Green and Dee Phillips.

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    Person ID I22078  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Jan 2015 

    Father George Peavey Boyett,   b. 16 Mar 1884, Newton County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Oct 1952, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Mother Arcadia Imelda Dougharty,   b. Nov 1894, Fawil, Newton County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Dec 1946, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 52 years) 
    Married 7 Jul 1912  Fawil, Newton County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    Family ID F4323  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Alricks Henry Burkett,   b. 29 Sep 1919, Remling, Jasper County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Feb 2006, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 10 Jan 1942  Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
    Last Modified 9 Dec 2006 
    Family ID F7705  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 7 Jan 1922 - Fawil, Newton County, Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 10 Jan 1942 - Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Jan 2014 - Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Burkett, Alricks and Ruby Ray (Boyett) of Beaumont, ca 1992 or later
    Burkett, Alricks and Ruby Ray (Boyett) of Beaumont, ca 1992 or later
    Alricks Burkett was a native of Jasper County, Texas, he worked for South Park Independence School District until his retirement. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He and Ruby Ray Boyett, a Newton County native, were married in Beaumont in 1942. This photo was probably taken around the time of their 50th wedding anniversary in 1992.
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

  • Sources 
    1. [S361] Burkett, Ruby Boyett--Family Researcher (texascountrygirl22@sbcglobal.net) 1630 Reynolds Rd Beaumont, TX 77707 http://www.boyettandburkett.com.

    2. [S1007] Website "Beaumont (TX) Enterprise" ; www.beaumontenterprise.com.

    3. [S228] Newton County Historical Commission, NEWTON COUNTY TEXAS MARRIAGE RECORDS 1900-1940.