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Ruby Neil Hancock Burton,

July 12, 2022

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Ruby Neil Hancock Burton, 75, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, July 12, 2022 after an extended illness.

Per her wishes she will be cremated. No services will be scheduled.

She was a native of Bedford County and a former employee of Uniroyal. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Hancock and Mary Reba Wright Hillis; a brother, Marion Hancock Jr.; and two sisters, Patsy Ann Parrill and Shirley Fordham.

She is survived by her husband, Johnny Burton; her children, Patricia Bravo, Benson Merlo, Parker Lee Merlo, Anthony Jason Merlo; sister, Bessie Adams; brother, John Hancock; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Hillcrest Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.