Ruby Lee Poor, age 78, a resident of Sikeston, MO, formerly of East Prairie, MO, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. Born February 29, 1940, in Columbus, KY, to the late Lecile and Mary Hilliard Poor, she was a homemaker and member of Cape First Church of Sikeston.      

She is survived by one son, Chris Johnston of Fruitland, MO; two daughters, Diana Freeman of Dexter, MO and Tuesday Achter of Matthews, MO; and one sister, Leartrice Orendoff of Jackson, MO. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Jimmy Poor, James Poor, Ottis Powell, Milburn Powell, Amiel Powell and Dempsey Powell; and three sisters, Gale Nelson, Flo Welch and Imo Cooper.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at New Beginnings Church in East Prairie.

Shelby Funeral Home of East Prairie is in charge of arrangements.