Ruby Alvina Wells, 88, died July 11, 2013 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born December 10, 1924 at Bison, Kansas, the daughter of Henry P. and Mary M. (Leinweber) Popp. She married Kenneth Wells in 1954 at Barton County, Kansas. They were divorced. During World War II, she was a riveter at Boeing, Chicago. She was a homemaker and telephone operator for Southwestern Bell, was a during aide at Central Kansas Medical Center, and retired from Dart-In. Mrs. Wells was a Great Bend resident since 1940, coming from LaCrosse. Mrs. Wells was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was an avid walker, loved crossword puzzles, and current events. Survivors include one son, Doug Wells, Great Bend; three daughters: Debi McAnulla and her husband Steve, Sr., Great Bend; Carol Herrman and her husband Bill, Great Bend; and Cherie Davis, Great Bend; two sisters: Betty Wiziarde, Great Bend; and Geneva Steinert, Great Bend; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter Popp, Elmer Popp, and Richard Popp; and two sisters, Alma Lech and Virginia Azzaro. Private funeral services were conducted Monday, July 15, 2013. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Ruby Wells Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.