Mrs. Ruby Mae Rickenbacker, 81, of Columbia, SC, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center Extended Care, Lexington.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
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Rest in peace Ruby. We love you.
Lenny Rickenbacker
Ruby this is soo hard for me to sit here and write this. My heart is soo heavy Lord have Mercy lost of words. You were like a mother to me and my siblings you never felt like an Aunt. You been in our lives since me and my siblings came in this world. You know you're my favorite Aunt and im your favorite Niece always has. Im going to miss laughing and talking to you on the phone. Ruby what am im going to do now. I don't have you to vent out to. You always listen to me and you always stood up for me. You was an Aunt that see know wrong in me. I can write a book about you, but it would take many years for me to finish it. I thank God for allowing me to spend all my time with you. I love you Ruby. Your favorite Niece Cam
My sincere condolences are sent to the Rickenbacker family.May God cover you with spiritual love,peace and understanding. 🕊
Ruby you fought a good fight now you are in the arms of the all mighty Father! Stephanie and family you have my condolences and love. Prayers and blessings!!!
Thank you mom for being the best mother ever. I cant imagine life without you. Mom you are a prime example of a virtuous woman. Mom I admire your inner strength. The strength that God has given you.The strength that you inherited from your mother and father. Mom you pushed through it all you never once complained. Mom I tod you every chance that I got how much I loved you and appreciated all the things that you have done for me and our family. Mom you was the best grandmother and needless to say my shopping partner, best cook in the world. Mom I Miss You. Love : Stephanie Rickenbacker
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