Ruby Williax

Ruby Christine Williax, 69, of Elizabethtown, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1956, in Tennessee.

Ruby loved to laugh and was a woman known for her big smile and her even bigger heart. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures—her VW Bug, a cold Coca-Cola, honey buns, and everything Christmas. She loved deeply and lived with a spirit that touched everyone around her.

She is survived by her nephew, Roger Crowden; her sisters, Cathy Giles and Debbie Williax; her sons, Keith (Angela) Williax and Dustin (Misty) Williax; her grandchildren, Corey (Michelle) Williax, Ashley (Tucker) Bryant, Justin Williax, and Jake Williax; and her great-grandchildren, Blakeleigh and Cade Williax, and Josie Bryant.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Annie Williax of Tellico Plains Tennessee.

Ruby’s life was a testament to love and forgiveness. She showed those around her what true love looks like and reminded us that happiness is a choice. She loved the Lord, loved music, loved to sing and dance in the rain. She was always reminding us that we are all “just dust in the wind.”

Ruby was a diamond that will forever shine, her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.