Ruby Lee Hottman, 85, of Holton, KS passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at her home. She was born January 1, 1932 in Fillmore, MO the daughter of Charles and D. Katherine (Mink) Bowles.

          Ruby graduated from Atchison High School in 1950. She had lived for over 50 years in the Holton community and previously in Netawaka. Ruby worked for Slimaker Dress Factory for 10 years and she was a Restorative Aide, Certified Nurse Aide and Activities Director at Jackson County Nursing Home for 20 years.

          She was a member of Larkinburg Christian Church, Larkinburg Ladies Aide, Order of Eastern Star in Whiting, Democrat Association and Jackson County Historical Society.

          Ruby married Ray Melvin Hottman on January 27, 1950 in Atchison. He survives of the home. Other survivors include 3 daughters, Rhonda Hottman of Northridge, CA, Becky Newman (Keith) of Raymore, MO and Tina Brand (Steve) of Omaha, NE; a sister, Lurena Hansen formerly of Atchison, KS; 7 grandchildren, Eric Newman (Lynn), Daniel Newman (Brandie), Isaac Newman, Angela Ingram (Tim), Sanci Beth Toledo (Dalton), Chase Geer and Brandon Geer; 11 great-grandchildren and 2 sister-in-laws, Pat Bowles of Lancaster, KS and Eleanor Hottman of Horton, KS.

          She was preceded in death by 2 infant sons, Arthur Norman Hottman and Ricky Lee Hottman; a sister, Frances Hurst and a brother, Bill Bowles.

          Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Springhill Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Larkinburg Christian Church or O.E.S. c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.