Phyllis Ann Ruble

Phyllis Ann Ruble, 91, La Plata, died October 29, 2023 at The Charleston Senior Community in Waldorf, Maryland. Born May 9, 1932, in Charleston, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Josephine M. Mundy and Thomas Bryan Hopkins. Phyllis attended Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She then completed one year of Nursing School in Parkersburg. On May 27, 1951, she married Carl Roland Ruble. They were married 61 years and had two children, Debra and Thomas. Phyllis and Carl moved to Washington, D.C. in 1951 where they joined Congress Heights Presbyterian Church in 1955 and later in 1985 joined the Clinton Presbyterian Church. She served as a deacon in her church. When they moved to La Plata they became members of Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church in Waldorf. Phyllis and Carl were active in politics and she was appointed by the Board of Supervisors of Elections in Prince George’s County as an election judge. She was an active leader in the Brandywine Democratic Club and was editor of the newsletter. Phyllis and Carl were also active in the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1260, where she served as Delegate-at-Large and Chairperson of Hospitality. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Washington, D.C. Phyllis and Carl enjoyed square dancing and ballroom dancing. Carl was in the Redskin Band for many years and Phyllis never missed a game. No one was a bigger Redskin fan! Phyllis was a member of the Red Hatters’ Club for many years. She accumulated a variety of red hats to wear for the many lively luncheons. Phyllis was known as a talented interior decorator and did some consulting work. She also volunteered at the local food pantry. For many years she was a stay-at-home mom until she began working part time at the Hecht Company in Marlow Heights as a salesperson in women’s clothing and jewelry. She worked there for 20 years and then decided to retire with Carl in 1987. Phyllis is survived by her children Debra Ann Bowling and Thomas Carl Ruble; son-in-law Garth E. Bowling and daughter-in-law Lori Ruble; grandchildren Jason Christopher Hansbrough (and wife Glenna), Ryan Michael Hansbrough, and Robert Carl Ruble; great grandchildren Elijah Michael Hansbrough, Emily Lucille Hansbrough and Mark Christopher Hansbrough. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 15, 10:30 – 12:00, at Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church in Waldorf, Maryland. The funeral service will be November 15, 12:00 noon, followed by a reception at the church. Burial will be on November 21 at the Maryland Veterans’ Cemetery at Cheltenham.

Phyllis Ann Ruble

May 9, 1932 - October 29, 2023