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Rubin, Camilla D.

April 30, 2019 –
 September 14, 2013

Obituary

I selected this picture of my mother, Camilla Pruitt Rubin, taken by my father, Victor Rubin, when they were both young, very much in love, with their entire lives ahead of them.  this is how I remember my mother and hope others do also. My mother was a rarity for her times, an educated professional woman.  Camilla followed the footsteps of her own mother, Rosabelle Pruitt, and had a long career as a school teacher.  She taught second grade in Lone Grove, Oklahoma for nine years before coming to Texas.  She then taught first grade at Casa View, a D.I.S.D. school for 29 years. She provided a quality education for each student and was often remembered fondly by past students. In her retirement, Camilla’s greatest joy was her three grandsons, Patrick Cary Murray, Andrew Reuben Murray and Timothy John Murray. She was much loved and will be greatly missed.  I also want to thank her twin nephews, Clinton Risner and Thomas Risner, both of whom were a great comfort and support for Camilla, especially in her declining years. She is survived  by her loving daughter Marsh Rubin Murray, Three grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews. “To teach is to touch the future” Donations may be made to Vogel Alcove which provides a safe nurturing preschool experience for children of the homeless.

Arrangements are under the direction of:
ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home
10116 E. NW Highway
Dallas, Texas 75238
214.340.8008
 

    Pat and Tony Wilbanks
    17 Sep 2013
    7:48am

    Marsha, you dignified your mother and celebrated her life in a loving and sweet way. May she rest in peace.

    Clinton
    18 Sep 2013
    2:39pm

    Aunt Mill, You were a second mother I cherish and loved immeasurably. I will miss you with all my heart. Condolences to Marsha and the Murray family.

    Mary Claire Welch
    19 Sep 2013
    5:11pm

    Camilla Rubin was a good and faithful member of Eta Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a treasured member. We wish her family our condolences.

    Marcella Whitson Smith
    19 Sep 2013
    11:22pm

    Aunt Camilla you are my last Aunt to pass from this earth. You were always fun to be around and I loved to hear you tell stories of your students. I loved you and will miss you.

    quieta whitson tyler
    22 Sep 2013
    11:57am

    Aunt Camilla your passing has signified the last of the Pruitt daughters of a pioneer family. I admired your energy,vitality,& all your stories of your world travels.Your were my favorite aunt,and so much fun to be around and all your love for your little daugher&I looked forward to my summers at your house when I was young taking care of Marsha.Love you;I will miss you.

    Johnnie Hendricks
    23 Sep 2013
    11:11am

    Marsha I am the sister in law of Hazel Hendricks West who was a fried of your Moms from college days in Durant.You have visited our homes when you were small.Hazel had Julia Ann which you might remember.My husband Cecil Lee passed away Dec 3 2012 at age 94.We had lost contact with your Mom since Hazel died in 2002.I have always heard the stories of how much fun she was and how dedicated to her profession.I am sure you will miss her greatly May God bless you and your family.G8

    Shelly Hope Smith
    23 Sep 2013
    11:28am

    My sweet Great Aunt, I have thought of you often. Thank you for all your encouraging words during my education experience. You always have a special place in my heart.

    Patrick Murray
    23 Sep 2013
    8:10pm

    Nana…..

    You truly were the sweetest and most loving grandmother my brothers and I could have ever hoped for. We were really lucky in having you involved in our lives on the level you were. A strong woman with an even bigger and stronger heart. Everlasting memories of you shall remain. Thank you for everything Nana. We will always love you.

    Linda (Holloway) Caster
    24 Sep 2013
    12:40pm

    When we were growing up Aunt Camilla was our only nearby relative and we spent lots of time with her and Vic. I remember they had a dog named YumYum and Vic could make him speak like a person. She and my mother used to talk on the phone for hours. She was a huge part of my childhood and I will always remember her fondly.

    FRANCES RANKIN
    25 Sep 2013
    10:49am

    CAMILLA ALWAY HAPPY SHE LOVE GO OUT EAT WIH US AT NURSE HOME SHE LOVE PLAY BINGO THAT FAVOR ACTIVITY. WE HAD OUR SPECIAL TALKS SHE WAS MY FRIEND I WILL MISS HER ALOT ACTIVITY DIRECTOR @ CCYOUNG . FRANCES RANKIN

    Thomas L. Risner
    28 Sep 2013
    11:46am

    09/28/2013

    My dearest Aunt Mill,

    It has been one week today since your transition and I was fortunate to be with you last week.

    I will always have fond memories of you, Vic Yum Yum and your life on Thale Drive and Milhoff Drive. It was such a joy to visit you and to share your love which was an exact expression of your mother’s.
    I will also be supportive of Marsha’s well being and she will never be alone.

    My everlasting love to you,
    Thomas

    Joseph Cotropia, M.D.
    28 Sep 2013
    12:33pm

    Camilla was an expert, no nonsense and practical grade school teacher who started students out in their educational studies on the right foot.
    Today, there are very few teachers, if any, who are comparable to Camilla.

    Marilyn and Bill Boyd
    29 Sep 2013
    6:28pm

    Marsha, your Mother had much to proud of. You are her living monument. She must have been a wonderful lady. May she rest in Peace.

    Rev. Barbara Marcum
    6 Oct 2013
    8:13am

    Blessings as you walk through this time. I loved reading all the beautiful tributes to her love of family and her amazing abilities as a teacher and one who changed lives. Let me know if we can be of assistance in any way.

    Stacy A Smith-Sullivan
    11 Oct 2013
    10:31pm

    My memories of My Grandmother Rosella and her two sisters Camilla and Cozett visiting on “B” in Ardmore seems not that long ago. Three Sisters, different in their right and so alike. It certainly left an impression of family love that continues, among the next generation. Three great Pruitt women – gone but never forgotten. Love to all!

    Evelyn Hamilton
    16 Oct 2013
    6:26pm

    The members of Eta Zeta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International were saddened by the news of the death of our member Camilla Rubin. We will keep her family in our thoughts and prayers.

    Danl Marlow
    2 Feb 2014
    3:25am

    Ms. Rubin was my 1st grade teacher at Casa View Elementary in 1966. A sweet lady I remember fondly. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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