	Rubye J. ( nee Wilson) Highsmith, 79 of Belleville, born May 2, 1925 in Du Quoin, Illinois, died Thursday December 2, 2004 at Rosewood Care Center, Swansea.
	She was a retired Head Bookkeeper for 1st National Bank in Mount Vernon.
	Mrs. Highsmith was preceded in death by her husband, C. Wayne Highsmith; parents, Remmel and Elizabeth (nee Davison) Wilson and sisters, Sharon Fulford and Judy Wilson.
	She is survived by sons, Curtis R. (Carol) Highsmith and Phillip W. Highsmith, both of Belleville;  grandchildren, Stacey (Doug) Bowen, Amy Highsmith, Christa Highsmith and Chad Highsmith; a niece, Kim Karcher and a nephew, Brent Fulford.
	At Mrs. Highsmith's request, cremation was held.  There will be no visitation.  Private interment will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
	Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children.
