Ruby Merle Goudy, 94, of 928 Chisholm Street, Alpena, passed away at Tendercare/Alpena on Thursday, August 14, 2008.

Ruby was born in Wilson Twp. on January 2, 1914 to the late Arthur and Hattie (Badder) Lusk. On June 12, 1932 she married Earl Goudy, and he preceded her in death on July 12, 1982. Mrs. Goudy had been employed for 24 years at Fletcher Motel as housekeeper and retired in 1979.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a past member of United Methodist Women.

Surviving are 3 daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Ralph) Gerow of Hubbard Lake, Mary (Mrs. William) McConnell of Alpena, Patricia (Mrs. Charles) LeFebvre of Alpena; 1 son, Kenneth of Alpena; daughter-in-law, June Goudy; 2 sisters, Bernice Martin of California and Vernie Hardy of Alpena; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

Preceding her in death were 2 sons, Larry and Robert; 1 brother, Frank Lusk; and a sister, Betty Hurley.

Mrs. Goudy is at Bannan Funeral Home where family and friends may call on Friday from 2-8 p.m. and on Saturday at First United Methodist Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Eugene Bacon officiating.

Interment: Evergreen Cemetery

Memorials: Hospice of Michigan or First United Methodist Church