Ruby V. Graham

Ruby V. Graham, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2006 at a Topeka care facility. She was born on December 14, 1919 in Bates City, MO, the daughter of Charles and Curlista Bradshaw Hamilton. Ruby graduated from Bates City High School in 1937 and attended Central Missouri State University. She had resided in Topeka since 2000. She was employed by Western Electric for 20 years before retiring in 1981. Ruby married Francis Graham on October 27, 1945 in Tacoma, WA. He survives.

Other survivors include one daughter, Carlista Gurske and her husband, John of Silver Lake, KS, son, Patrick Graham and his wife, Sherry of Sacramento, CA, daughter-in-law, Joyce Graham of Salinas, CA, six grandchildren, David, Joette, Christina, Jeri Anne, Jason, Monique and two brothers, Charles Hamilton and Lowell Hamilton, both of Springfield, MO. She was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Graham.

Cremation has taken place. Private inurnment and Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent to Heartland Hospice, 1033 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66604 or American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd., Topeka, KS 66604.

Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is in charge of arrangements. A special message may be given to the family online at www.PenwellGabel.com.