Ruby (May) Goodpaster

Ruby May Goodpaster of Louisville, KY, formerly of West Liberty, KY, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Louisville, KY, at the age of 89 years, 3 months, and 11 days.  She was born Wednesday, September 12, 1934 at Woodsbend, KY, daughter of the late James & Pearlie Gilbert May.

Ruby was united in marriage to her first husband, Charles Johnson, this union was blessed with two sons, James & Danny.  She later married Vinson Goodpaster and they spent 38 wonderful years together.  She was a Christian and a member of the Church of God.  Ruby loved to travel, work puzzles, and spend time with her family.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, James & Pearlie May, she was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Charles Johnson and Vinson Goodpaster; one son, James Johnson; and step-son, Kevin Goodpaster; and brother, Earnest "Honey Bee" May.

She is survived by her son, Danny Johnson (Ruscinda) of Louisville, KY; step-son, Dale Goodpaster (Jo) of Illinois; step-daughter, Cathy Bear of California; grandchildren, Aaron Johnson (Angie), Shelby Palmer (Shawn), and Lindsey Johnson; step grandchildren, Kelly Fuller (Doug), Casandra Goodpaster, Melissa Dudek (Jim), Joey Landry (Cynthia), Nick Landry (Angie), Luis Ramirez ( Kimberly), Elysia Ramirez (Carissa); sixteen great grandchildren; a host of nieces & nephews; and special friend, April Wood.

Graveside Service 1 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2023 at West Liberty Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Karl Elam officiating.  Burial will follow.

Pallbearers:  Family & Friends.

Potter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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