Lee Ann Ruble

Lee Ann Christensen Ruble, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 14, 2023, at her residence. Lee Ann was born September 2, 1943, in Stevens Point, WI, to the late Carlton Evald Christensen and the late Leola Bernice Turner. Lee Ann had one brother Tom Sparley who preceded her in death.

Lee Ann graduated from Hollywood High School in Los Angeles, CA and had a career as a data processor in various hospitals from Los Angeles to Cheyenne, WY.

In 1982, Lee Ann married Richard "Dick" Ruble in Cheyenne, WY. They were married for 41 years. They lived all over the US and eventually settled in Paris, TN.  Lee Ann was also a homemaker who enjoyed reading, poetry, decorating, sewing, yard work, flowers, and fishing.  Lee Ann also loved photography and traveling especially to Mexico.

Lee Ann was a kind and loving woman who went out of her way to help others. She was known for her generosity and willingness to help. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by all, especially by her husband.

Lee Ann is survived by her husband Dick, her daughter, Shannon Wendell of St. Petersburg, FL and her son, Travis (Telia) Wendell of Highlands Ranch, CO and his two children, Collin and Emme.

Immortality   

Written by Clare Harner

Do not stand
By my grave, and weep.
I am not there,
I do not sleep—
I am the thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints in snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle, autumn rain.
As you awake with morning’s hush,
I am the swift, up-flinging rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight,
I am the day transcending night.
Do not stand
By my grave, and cry—
I am not there,
I did not die.