Ruby W. Batten, 89 of Chipley, Florida, with loving family by her side, peacefully went home to be with The Lord on June 3, 2025.
Ruby was born on February 7, 1936 in Blountstown, Florida to Hubert and Cleo Worley. She served the Lord her whole life and her greatest loves were her children and grandchildren. Ruby found joy in crocheting, often creating pieces for those she loved as well as her future great grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Hubert and Cleo Worley; husband, Donald Batten; sisters, Gloria Jean Worley and Deloris Booth; brother, Elton Worley, and her beloved son, Steven Balkcom.
She is survived by her eldest son, Gary Balkcom (Kim) of Lakeland, FL and daughter Terri (Jim) Wert of Hiram, GA; sisters: Vernell Payne of Slocomb, AL, Donna Laney of Chipley, FL; brother: Hilton Worley of Wetumpka, AL; grandchildren Johnathan Balkcom, Brandi Tergliafera, Conri Collins, Jessica Cunningham, Annie Cunningham, Matthew Balkcom, Chelsea Butterbaugh, Olivia Grace Wert, and Faith Wert; great grandchildren Makayla Balkcom, Braxton Balkcom, Daillan Bartholomew, Logan Anglin, Baria Bartholomew, Jada Vansickle, Aiden Cunningham, Addy May Balkcom, Anna Anglin, Kyler Wilson, Luke Balkcom, Faithlyn Balkcom, Anniston Butterbaugh, Leonidas, Odysseus & Opal Mae Tergliafera; great-great grandchildren Graceson Balkcom, Rin Bartholomew, Atreus Bartholomew, and Kohen Exum.
Obert Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Family graveside service to follow in Lakeland, FL.
