Ruby Mae Weston Graham was born on September 7, 1943, to John Earl and Joella (Ellis) Weston in Ainsworth, NE.
Ruby attended grade school at the Cottonwood School which is located in the yard at the Weston Ranch. She attended eighth grade through high school in Springview, NE.
On July 6, 1960, she married Donald Graham. To this union three children were born, Russell, Barry and Brinda.
Ruby was blessed with the birth of her daughter, Sondra on November 10, 1981.
Ruby had a love for flowers and plants. Her green thumb could make anything grow and her flower beds were amazing. She enjoyed her years working at various Walmart greenhouses and was willing to share her knowledge with everyone.
Ruby enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandkids. Nothing she enjoyed more than cuddling the little ones! She loved to travel and had many interesting adventures and saw beautiful sites. Her recent trips were canceled due to COVID, which was a disappointment to her. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing and playing games with her kids. Playing cards with family and friends was also an enjoyable pastime.
Ruby, 77, of Red Cloud, NE, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 1, 2021. She passed away at the Buffet Cancer Center in Omaha, NE.
Survivors that cherished their time spent with Ruby include her son, Russell (Renee) Graham of Springfield, OH; her son, Barry Graham of Chetek, WI; her daughter, Brinda (David) Simons of Winner, SD; her daughter, Sondra (Mike) Peck of Bonesteel, SD; granddaughters, Danielle of Kathleen, GA and Michelle of Santa Fe, NM; granddaughters, Tara of Downsville, WI and Halley of Menomonie, WI; grandson, Trenton of Rapid City; granddaughter, Megan of Watertown, SD; granddaughters, Lacy and Ily of Bonesteel, SD; and eight great-grandchildren; her brother, Ben (Sue) Weston of Springview, NE; and numerous, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Joella Weston; her brother, Brad Weston; and grandson, Tommy.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Springview, NE. Interment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery.