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Ruby Pauline Dartey 1927-2023

May 5, 2023

Ruby Pauline Dartey, 96, of Ashland, Ky died Monday, May 1, 2023 at Woodlands Oaks Nursing Home. Pauline was born March 4, 1927 in Olive Hill, Ky a daughter of the late Lynard and Hazel Kegley Zornes. She was a member of Raceland Faith Church of God. She retired in 2012 after 39 years of employment at the First Presbyterian Church in Ashland as their housekeeper. She is preceded in death in addition to her parents by her husband Oscar Dartey who passed in 1984 and a daughter Patricia Dartey Mayo. She is survived by her two children Richard (Violet) Dartey of Ashland, Ky and Debbie Dixon of Ashland, Ky, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a brother Gary (Diane) Zornes of Cathedral City, CA, two sisters Lorraine Wellman of Flatwoods, Ky and Janet Taylor of Texas, and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service for Pauline will be conducted Friday, May 5, 2023 at 12 noon at Dixon Cemetery by Pastor Bobby Castle. There is no visitation scheduled. Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mrs. Dartey.

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May 5, 2023 @ 8:07 PM By: Gary Zornes

My Sister was an exceptional person on so many levels. A wonderful family person, a devoted Mother and a dedicated Christian from a very early age. She was truly a family person and all of us loved her so much. Rest in Peace sweet sister, you have earned your wings and your place in heaven…..