Ruby Jean Boxley

Ruby Jean Cooley Boxley, 98, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on April 8, 1928, in Shaw, Mississippi to Robert and Eleanor Wilson Cooley. Ruby was a member of Marked Tree United Methodist Church and a retired Teacher from Marked Tree School District. She was instrumental in securing the grant to develop the park and she enjoyed spending time at the Library and Museum in Marked Tree. Ruby loved her family, golf and spending time with family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Eleanor Cooley, her husband: John Edward Boxley Sr., one son: Robert Boxley, one grandson: Wyatt Boxley and two sisters.

Ruby is survived by one son: John Boxley of Marked Tree, one daughter: Sheila Boxley of Sacramento, California, three grandchildren: Mark Anderson, Reid Anderson and Paige Williams, five great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.