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Ruby Lee Allen Graves

1915 - 2017

Ruby Lee Allen Graves obituary, 1915-2017, Sacramento, CA

BORN

1915

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Morgan Jones Funeral Home

4200 Broadway

Sacramento, California

Ruby Graves Obituary

Ruby was the 7th child of 8 children. Born to Stub Allen and Mattie Munford Allen in Dublin, GA on February 17, 1915. At an early age Ruby had an urge for reading and was intrigued by World events and politics. Ruby migrated from the South to Youngstown, OH in 1937. Ruby was employed as a housekeeper at Pick Ohio Hotel. After retiring she became a pillar in her community, where she was affectionately known by all as Mua. She would lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Ruby loved helping kids. Her Motto was "They can't help it." In 1974 she relocated to Sacramento, CA. Ruby enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends. Gardening was her livelihood, boy she could grow any kind of plants. Loved pastime playing Bingo and going to the Casino. However her true and endless passion was nurturing of her children, 70 grandchildren,196 great grandchildren, 163 great-great grandchildren, and 7 great great-great grandchildren. Ruby had heart of gold and a sweet nurturing spirit. Ruby's desire was for her "Old Days be her Best Days." God granted her favor until May 11, 2017. Ruby leaves to mourn Loron Tucker of Milledgeville, GA, Robb Cummings of Reno, NV, James Graves (Eunice) Elk Grove, CA, Ivory Cummings, Williams, CA, Alberta Cummings of Hawthorne, CA, Mary Thomas, Johnny Cummings (Barbara), Elliot Cummings (Barbara), Ron Cummings all of Sacramento, CA. Her visitation is on Thursday May 18, from 4-7pm at Morgan Jones, 4200 Broadway. Services on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11:00am at Antioch Progressive Baptist Church, 7650 Amherst Street. Interment at Camellia Memorial Lawn.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on May 17, 2017.

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Laverna Brown

May 16, 2021

Mua you are greatly missed by all. We will keep your memories alive and love you always

Fambam love

Tish Davis

May 14, 2018

My great granny. Your precious memories will never be forgotten. You put soo many smiles on my face, they can never be erased. I'm your "ol heffa" you'd call me then slap your leg and laugh. You taught me soo much about life. I use everything that you've taught me too. Love you and miss you!

Sylvia Mckinley

May 25, 2017

Rest In Heaven...xoxo

Sylvia Mckinley

May 25, 2017

I loved meeting you Ms Ruby. Your loving spirit and kind heart made me feel so welcomed. I loved listening to your stories, your sassy attitude and sharp sense of humor was a joy to be around. Everyone who had the honor to know you were blessed as well... What a ride God blessed you with! Now I know you are Resting in Heaven...My sincere condolences goes out to the Graves and Cummings family... Sylvia Mckinley xoxo...

Lenesha Miles

May 23, 2017

Thank you for Life MUA. You were a true Queen and I am blessed not only to be your great-granddaughter but to actually witness your legacy. You are a true testimony and I love you. Please continue to be our Queen while you up there Rejoicing. Thank you MUA. True Greatness at its finest. MY GRANDMA MUA RUBY GRAVES

~love your Granddaughter LELE and Aysia

Christella Hodges

May 19, 2017

Mua you were a blessing to me and my sister. You were always there to lean a helping hand when we needed it. Always had a smile and a encouraging word. You fought a good fight you finish your race. Now you are resting in the arms of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

May 19, 2017

Grandma Ruby you were so loving, gracious and kind. You enhanced and inspired everyone around you. You will be sadly missed "Mua"
Sharine J

aimee mclane

May 18, 2017

Love yall this aimee my condolence she in a better place and we will see her soon and pray for me lord willing

shalinda blackmon

May 18, 2017

Sending my deepest sympathy to the family love Shay and the kids

Janell Howell

May 18, 2017

I just wanted to say Aunt Ruby all the times I was giving a blessing to be in you presence was a beautiful experience that I will always cheerish, Love you Janell (Mici from youngstown)

To Our California Family With Deepest Sympathy For The Lost Of Your Mother, Grandmother And Our Aunt , Even though We Are Not Here Physically Today, We Are Here in Heart And Spirit. We Are Also Feeling A Deeply Loss Today As Aunt Ruby Makes Her Way In Hea

Helen, Barbara, Linda and Carol Howell

May 18, 2017

TO THE GRAVES AND COMMINGS fAMILY

Linda Howell

May 18, 2017

Loving You Always Aunt Eternity

Freda Dixon

May 18, 2017

Mua you lived a Life of Joy. 102 is a Blessing. Thank you. Love you and the family for sharing the wisdom and love.

Deidre West

May 18, 2017

My thoughts and prayers for comfort and strength are with you all!

Vonia Jackson

May 17, 2017

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Linda Thomas

May 17, 2017

Prayers and condolences to the family. "Earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Trina Jackson

May 17, 2017

Sending love and prayers we only met you a few times and happy we did my son looks at your picture and says that's my granny I love my granny I'm so happy he was able to meet you.....

Karen McGrue

May 17, 2017

Our sincere condolences. Aunt Ruby will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Charles Wade

May 17, 2017

I and all will miss you dearly each and every day....and we all love you much

Ruby Christian Dickerson

May 17, 2017

Mua, I will continue to love you beyond the grave. I enjoyed our conversations and well spent time with you. Grandmother you were loaded with so much wisdom. I was like a little kid listening to the best storyteller in the world. You always could bring a smile to my face. I carry your name as your 3rd eldest grandchild and now it will live on after I have departed in your Great Great Granddaughter who was born May 13, 2017.I miss you and mom so much. Love you Mua!!!!!!!!!

Mary McCaulley

May 17, 2017

I didn't get to visit you often,but when you were in Youngstown we did get to talk and I found out all kinds of things about you and my Uncle's & cousins. You will be missed tremendously. LOVE Little Mary

Laverna Brown

May 17, 2017

Condolences for family. Love you all sorry im not in Sacramento. But i will continue to pray for the family. Mua was very secial and sweet. She will be missed greatly.

Tish Davis

May 17, 2017

I forgot to light the candle for you

Tish Davis

May 17, 2017

My great grandmother, to know you is to love you. I had you for 45 years long and I cherish every moment. I know your up there having a rejoicing party. Smiling, laughing, planning and loving. Please be nosey and check up on your little heffa as you called me. Kiss and hug Jerome (your first great grandson) and my granny (your eldest daughter). Sorry we kept her passing from you but she came and got you a 21 days later. Love you, miss you and I will NEVER forget you!

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May

18

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Morgan Jones Funeral Home

4200 Broadway PO Box 221550, Sacramento, CA 95818

May

19

Service

11:00 a.m.

Antioch Progressive Baptist Church

7650 Amherst Street, CA

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4200 Broadway PO Box 221550, Sacramento, CA 95818

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