Obituary of Ruth Graham

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Ruth Graham

Ruth McCue Bell Graham (born June 10, 1920 in Huaian, China) was a philanthropist, poet, and author who was best known as the wife of evangelist Billy Graham. Ruth died on June 14, 2007 and her death was reportedly because of pneumonia. She died four days after her 87th birthday.

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Ruth Graham Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Graham, Ruth
    • Common Name: Ruth Graham
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Huaian, China
    • Birth Date: June 10, 1920
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Ruth Bell Graham, Ruth McCue Bell Graham
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

    Ruth's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Ruth McCue Bell
    • Father: L. Nelson Bell (1894-1973)
    • Mother: Virginia Bell (née Leftwich)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Son(s):
      • Franklin Graham
      • Ned Graham
    • Daughter(s):
      • Gigi Graham
      • Anne Graham Lotz
      • Ruth Graham

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 14 2007 at age 87
  • Place: Montreat, North Carolina, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia
  • Funeral Arrangements: Private memorial held on June 17, 2007
  • Interment: Buried at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina

Category Tags:

PhilanthropistPoet Author American Born on June 10th Born in 1920 Died in 2007 Died at age 87 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Ruth Graham lived a life of service and devotion, leaving behind a legacy of faith and inspiration that will continue to impact generations to come. (V)"

""Ruth Graham was a dedicated evangelist and author, who played a vital role in spreading the Christian faith throughout the world, until her passing." (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-07 08:43:08
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