Ruth "Stone" Braden

Ruth "Stone" Braden obituary, Tulsa, OK

Ruth "Stone" Braden

Ruth Braden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vanover Funeral Home on Feb. 22, 2026.
Glada Ruth Braden, 90 of Tulsa, OK formerly of Clay passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her home.

Ruth was born in Dixon on June 10, 1935 to the late Gilmore and Imogene Stone.

Ruth was employed at Providence Plastic factory for 7 years; she then was employed at the City of Clay for 15 years. She was a member of Community Fellowship Church in Clay.

Survivors include 2 daughters Pamela Ruth Westbrook (Stephen) of Zephyr Hills, FL, Alicia Jean Braden-Ramirez (Sylvia) of Tulsa, OK; 2 sisters Nola Byrd of Indianapolis, Donna Michael of Henderson; brother Wes Stone of Providence; 1 grandson Jarrid Westbrook (Bia); 2 great-grandchildren Nico and Chris; several nieces and nephews.

Cremation was chosen; there will be a memorial service later in the spring.

Donations to Community Fellowship Church, 81 L & N Railroad Street, Clay, KY 42404 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959

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9000 State Rte 132 W P.O. Box 380, Clay, KY 42404

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