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1919 - 2009
 Ruby Bell Tanton Gravis, a life-long resident of Evadale, died 10-19-09 at her home. She was born 5-06-1919 in Browndell, Texas, to John Rufus & Emma Bean Tanton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce W. Gravis, and son Bruce Dwain Gravis.
Ruby was a charter member of First Baptist Church, Evadale, and also a charter member of the Evadale Order of the Eastern Star No.1111.
Survivors include three sons; Mike and wife, Joan; Johnny and wife, Linda; and Roy Gravis, and one daughters, Kathy Guillory and husband Ronnie of Evadale; brother, Rufus (Buddy) Tanton of Evadale, and sister, Johnny Ray Bonner and husband Elvin of Kirbyville.
Services will be held Wednesday, October 21, at 2:00PM at New Beginnings Church in Evadale. Visitation will begin at the church on Tuesday, October 20, from 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Douglas Owen Gravis, Bruce William Gravis, II; John Steven Gravis, Johnny Gravis, Jr., Rhett Gravis, Roy Gravis, and great-grandsons Jacob Harris, Allen Gregory and Lynn Langston, II.
"Her years of pain are over and she is now "home" where she longed to be with her beloved husband."
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There are currently 12 condolences.
katheryn boudreaux hutto
gnkhutto@windstream.net
Wednesday October 21, 2009 at
6:29 PM
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rhonda im so sorry to hear about your grandmother ive tried to call if i can help let me know tell your mom and dad and family we are thinking of them
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Tab Ferguson
Wednesday October 21, 2009 at
9:09 AM
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Kathy & Family, Just a note to let you know I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for you & your family. Love, Tab
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Bubba and Karen Moore
Tuesday October 20, 2009 at
9:27 PM
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and all your family are in our prayers. God will give you strength.
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Cathy Cowart Humphrey
cathymomof2@aol.com
Tuesday October 20, 2009 at
3:38 PM
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I have only the fondest of memories for Mrs. Gravis.What an awesome Christian lady she was. She was always giving, caring and oh so thoughtful.When growing up and hanging out with Kathy I remember her kindness to me and her always making me feel so welcome. She will be greatly missed. Kathy she did an awesome job!
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Karen Marshall
Tuesday October 20, 2009 at
1:50 PM
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My prayers are with you.. I know Ms Gravis will be missed by all.. if you need anything please let me know.. LOl Karen Powers Marshall
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Betsy Smith Collins
sbcollins47@aol.com
Monday October 19, 2009 at
11:47 PM
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Helen and Kathryn, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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pam metcalf
pam_metcalf@att.net
Monday October 19, 2009 at
8:32 PM
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Kathy,I am so sorry about your mom but we know she was ready to go home and now she is there. I am here if you need me. Remember i am not only a friend but i am a sister to. I Love you
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Carol Bonner Langford
Monday October 19, 2009 at
6:30 PM
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Aunt Ruby was always so sweet to me and I thought a lot of her. She will be missed but I am so happy for her I know how much she missed Uncle Bruce and now they are together for eternity.
We will always keep you in our heart.
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Helen Ainsworth
helengravis1978@yahoo.com
Monday October 19, 2009 at
4:28 PM
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Grandmomma, looking through all the pictures for your video, I have laughed and cried. You have left your mark on my heart and on all your other grandkids, too! I know you are soooo happy now in Heaven with Jesus, Grandpa and my Daddy. Your eyes always held a sadness since Daddy died and then when Grandpa died, your half that made you whole was gone. Now, ya'll will have to wait for the rest of us to join you. We will miss you, everyday, just as we have Daddy and Grandpa. I love you Grandmomma.
Your #2 granddaughter, Helen :)
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Kim and David Hall
Monday October 19, 2009 at
4:20 PM
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We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Ms. Gravis. I know she is in a much better place now. We will keep each of you in our prayers.
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Alicia and G.L. Holder
Monday October 19, 2009 at
4:06 PM
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Roy and Kathy,
Sorry to hear about your mom, our
prayers are with you all
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Tabitha Guillory Lowe
Monday October 19, 2009 at
2:56 PM
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Grandma, you havent even been gone a day & I miss you so much already! You were the best grandma that I could have ever had! You & grandpa both meant the world to me! I know you were longing to see Grandpa! I wish I could have seen his face when he saw you! I Love You & you will never be forgotten!
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