Ruby Lee Beall

May 22, 1936 – Oct. 26, 2026

Ruby Lee Beall, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away at her home in Frannie on October 26, 2026.

Ruby was born on May 22, 1936, to Leo and Ruby Lynn. She spent her happy childhood in Lovell alongside her sisters, Loretta and Shirley, and her brother, Roy. During her junior year of high school, her family moved to Columbus Montana, where she graduated in 1954. 

It was during these formative years that she met the love of her life, Keith Beall. After catching her eye while making ice cream at a family outing in Frannie, he quickly charmed her. The high school sweethearts were married in 1954, beginning a beautiful lifetime partnership that blessed them with three children, Carol, Blaine and Sid.

Ruby was a woman of incredible strength, determination and diverse talents. She learned the art of baking and cake decorating at her family’s bakery in Columbus, skills that would pave the way for a fulfilling 30-year career as a cafeteria cook for Big Horn County School District 1, known affectionately for her famous cinnamon rolls.

Ruby Lee was a woman of many talents and worked various unique jobs throughout her life, including picking peas for the cannery factory in Cowley, driving beet trucks during harvest and serving as a construction flagger.

Above all, Ruby was a devoted mother and community member. She was her children’s biggest champion, enthusiastically supporting them in 4-H, cheerleading and sports, where she was known to run the sidelines of football and basketball games right alongside them. A passionate gardener and ceramic artist, Ruby’s home was always bursting with seasonal decor and beautiful flowers.

She is survived by her loving her three children and their spouses, Carol (Micheal) McMillin, Blaine (Kay) Beall and Sid (Rox Ann) Beall; sister Loretta Bentz; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a community that will deeply miss her bright, energetic spirit.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. at the Cowley LDS Church. Visitation was one hour prior to services at the church. Interment was in the Deaver Cemetery.