Life was Sweet, I have come to the end of my Journey, with a life well spent, and a race well ran, I have given comfort to the weary, love and happiness to the lonely, I have tried to bind up broken hearts, And give joy and gladness to all I have met, Now, the journey is done and complete, God is good. And life was sweet., November 15, 1950 - April 5, 2000, In Loving Memory of Ruby A. Grant

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We would like to express our deepest love and gratitude for Geraldine Norman and Elizabeth Warren. They give anew and complete meaning to the word "friend." V-Ie thank you and love you for your many days and nights spent with our mother and for all your prayers and tears. We love and appreciate you. Words cannot express what we feel for you right now!
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The family wishes to thank each of you whom, over the past year, have visited and prayed for Ruby and stayed with her during the night. She was truly a child of God. We know she is in Heaven doing what she does best, directing the choir and praising God. This is a time of rejoicing. We will forever be grateful to God for gracing us with her presence.
In her time with us she touched many lives. She was a true WOMAN OF GOD. She ran the race and finished her course. To God be the Glory.
Thank you for your cards, food, telephone calls, flowers and most of all your prayers. We are grateful for each act of loving kindness shown throughout Ruby's illness and at her Homegoing.
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Prelude....................................................................................................................Agape Love Songs ofthe Kingdom
Processional................................................................................................................................................Mass Choir Scripture
Old Testament...................................................................................................................................Elder Louise Cage New Testament...........................................................................................................................Elder Vincent Harrison Prayer.............................................................................................................................................Elder Beverly Jones
Selection...............................................................................................................................................Mass Choir Words of Comfort
As a Child...................................................................................................Mrs. Kimdeetra Turner As a Long Time Friend....................................................................................Ms. Geralyn Wilson As a Supervisor.................................................................................................Elder Everett Gates As a Special Friend.........................................................................................Minister Byron Cage
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Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path that was laid for me. I took his hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close ofthe day. Ifmy parting has left a void, Theff1111 it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Oh yes, those things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, Don't lengthen it now with undo grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
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Our dearly beloved RUBY ALBERTA GRANT was born to Monroe and Monie Lee Johnson on November 15,

1950 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

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She graduated from Nichols High School in Biloxi 1968. Ruby attended college at Houston University in Texas where she majored in Business Administration.

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She accepted Christ at the early age of ten years old at First Missionary Baptist Church, under Rev. Holloway, where she was a church musician for 4 years. She sang with the Keesler Soul Choir ofBiloxi and several other glee clubs and choirs. She was united in Holy Matrimony on June 24, 1972 to Emanuel D. Grant, to this union two children were born, Shun and Tunisia. She moved to Connecticut where she joined and became the musician for Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Norfolk, Connecticut. In 1985 she joined she joined New Birth Missionary Baptist Church where she became an active member ofthe Music Ministry. She was an integral part ofmany musical productions at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, coordinating several musical events such as the Hallelujah Fest and many Praise and Worship Conferences. As a prolific songwriter, she wrote a song, "Wonderful Counselor," which was fe.atured on New Birth's Church Choir recording. She was the director ofthe Total Praise and Women in Worship Choirs and she later became the MusicAdministrator'sAssistant. As owner ofGrant's Graphics and Printing, she was creatively responsible for numerous amount ofweddings, special events, and homegoing celebration programs. She was a strong advocate for the American Cancer Society and was called to speak on TBN for Cancer Awareness '96.

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Ruby brightened the room with her infectious smile and enthusiasm. She had a deep abiding love for God that could only come from the real fellowship with Him. She was no stranger to adversity and had many wonderful testimonies to the power and presence ofGod in her life. She was always ready with an encouraging word. When asked how she was able to smile through her hard times, and still be a blessing to others, she said, "Just knowing God is with me. We are going to encounter trials, but the endurance comes through worshipping Him. As my relationship with Him grows, I know I can go through the trials in my life."
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On Wednesday, AprilS, 2000 at 6:00a.m., our Lord called Ruby Alberta Grant home. Ruby was preceded in death by her father, Monroe Johnson, three brothers, Robert Johnson, Henry Washington and Rufus W. Johnson; and an aunt Leona Hurst. To cherish loving memories, she leaves two daughters Mrs. Shun Bean (Pierre) ofFayetteville, Georgia and Mrs. Tunisia Abraham (Donnie) ofTampa, Florida; a mother, Mrs. Monie Lee Johnson; four grandchildren, Michael, Christian, Devin, andAlivia; three sisters, Mrs. Easter Faye Delay (Bobby) ofPowder Springs, Georgia, Mrs. Geraldine Norman (Melvin) ofLithonia, Georgia and Ms. Elizabeth Warren ofDecatur, Georgia; three brothers, Mr. James Washington ofBiloxi, Mississippi, Mr. Monroe Washington ofSt. Louis, Missouri and Mr. Eugene Washington (Doris) ofChicago, Illinois; nieces, Erica, Sharice,Angela, Vanessa, Lorraine; nephews, Derale, Eugene (E.J.), Henry, Jr. George, Paul; a God-daughter, Lauryn Turner and a host ofrelatives. During her last year ofher illness, she endured it with her smiles (and "looks") and the pure joy ofseeing so many ofyou who came to visit. We will miss her very much, but her spirit will live on in each ofus. So Ruby, we also say to you, "Well done thou good and faithful servant."
Till we meet again!

Obituary

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Homegoing Celebration
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