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Ruby N. Graham 1930-2020

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Ruby N. Jackson Graham, 89, passed away Saturday evening, March 28, 2020.

Ruby was born Sept. 29, 1930, in Widen, W. a., a daughter of Eldridge L. and Ida Belle Collins Jackson.

She moved from Ambridge, Pa. in 1941 and to Youngstown in 1948. She worked as a registered nurse at both North Side and South Side Hospitals for 43 years.

Ruby was a member of the Richard Brown Memorial United Methodist Church in Youngtown. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Youngstown State University in 1972 and was a member of the Retired Nurses Association.

Ruby married her first husband, Jack G. Graham, March 26, 1977, and he passed away June 22, 2002. She married her second husband, Charles F. Kuhns May 14, 2005, and he passed away Dec. 10, 2015.

She leaves one stepson, Jack (Dawn) Graham of Ohio; one stepdaughter, Cathy (Larry) Banning of Kinsman; many step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; two brothers, Ralph and Koble Jackson; and one sister, Ruth Leshnock.

The family would like to acknowledge her friend, Liz Shetter, who looked out for Ruby.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no calling hours or services.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Zion Lutheran Church 3300 Canfield Road Youngstown, OH 44511.

Arrangements handled by the Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown. Visit www.clementefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

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