Ruby Nell Coggins, 87, of Poteau, OK went to meet her Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, February 12, 2011 in Shawnee, OK. Ruby Nell was born September 7, 1923 in Williams, OK to Otto & Mittie (Howard) Nummy. She was a graduate of Cameron High School and Eastern Oklahoma A&M College in Wilburton, OK. In September 1941 she married Paul Coggins and they had one daughter, Karen Ann. Ruby & Paul lived in Poteau, OK for the majority of their marriage and were members of the Poteau First Baptist Church. Together they were landlords to many tenants throughout the years, often providing free housing to those who had fallen on hard times. Ruby Nell worked 20 years for Shanahan Finance Co. She was a proud employee of the Community State Bank for 30 years. Working full-time until she was 83 years old. She was most proud of her two grandsons, Jay and Jeff Sample, whom she helped to raise. She enjoyed her great grandchildren and always kept a strong sense of humor to the end. After she lost her husband to Parkinson’s Disease in 1990, she became very close to her good friends and was grateful for their companionship, especially Pat Hunt and Janet Marler. She left behind saddened hearts but her family awaits the day they will be reunited in heaven with their sweet and sassy “Mamma”. Survivors include her grandsons, Jay Sample & wife, Terri of Lexington, OK and their children, Anna, Adam & Abigail, Jeff Sample & his wife, Jenny of Moore, OK and their son, Kyden; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services will be 10 am, Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Roger Mattox & Rev. Jim Cook. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.