Obituary – Ruby Marie (Baker) Byfield

Ruby Marie (Baker) Byfield, 81, of Salem, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.

Ruby is survived by her loving children: Ruth Campbell and husband Mike, of Strafford, Mo., Rita Whitehouse and husband Robert, of Salem, Mo., Dedie Wilson and husband Mike, of Licking, Mo., Richard Byfield and wife Kristen, of St. James, Mo., and Rebecca Maxey, of St. Charles, Mo.; siblings: Geneva Counts, Jimmy Baker and wife Delene, Norma McGuirk and husband John, and Gene Baker; grandchildren: Bryan Campbell and Karen, Matthew Campbell and Hilary, Zach Whitehouse, Brady Whitehouse, Joshua Campbell and Kara, Dustin Whitehouse and Carolyn, Abbi Martin and Wade, Scott Byfield and Rachel, Breanna Ward and Cody, Aaron Wilson and Shay, Christian Maxey, Nathan Wilson and Ripleigh, Josie Steelman and Tyler, Delaney Smith and Charles, Ryder Byfield and Maddie Stamer; great-grandchildren: Caleb, Kate, Allyson, Ean, Nora, Malachi, Adalie, Ruby, Henry, Penelope, Winston, Theodore, Clementine, Benjamin, Lucille, Tallulah, Eli, Aurora, Jax, Luna, Audrey, Ella, Westin, Roselyn, Everly, Lillian, Boone, Beau, Knox, Nova, Luke, Noah, Beau, Haley, Hadley, Kayson, Ronin, Jackson, Linkon and Stella; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Preceding her in death were her loving husband: Richard Byfield; son: Roger Byfield; parents: Elijah and Lelia (Wilcox) Baker; sister: Bonnie Baker; brothers: Carl Baker, Don Baker, Bobby Baker, Dale Baker and Irvin Baker.

Visitation was held from 4 until 6 p.m., Sunday, February 1, 2026, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Funeral Services were at 11 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2026, at Victor Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Carty Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary, of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Ruby Byfield to Victor Baptist Church and left with Wilson Mortuary.