Ruby Graham

Beloved wife of the late Sam Zito by first marriage and Edgar Graham by second marriage.

Loving mother of Sammy R. Zito (Maria), Edith Z. Bergeron (Nick) C. Mack Zito (Sue), Patricia Z. Schexnayder (Donald) and step-daughter, Kay Vest (Elvie).

Mother-in-love of the late Laura “Midge” Zito.

Devoted grandmother of Debbie Zito, Nicky Bergeron, Victor Bergeron, Connie Boudreaux, Melanie Zito, Tiffaney Bergeron, Randy Zito, Jennifer Schexnayder, Pete, Jason and Jessica Zito and the late Samuel “Sam” Zito.

Daughter of the late Ella Thompson Tarver and Dan Tarver.

Sister of Melvin Tarver and the late Minnie Chagnon, Nell May, Douglas, Edward and John Tarver.

Also survived by sixteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Mrs. Graham was a retired Time Clerk with the United States Department of Agriculture after over 20 years of service, a faithful Servant of the Lord and member of Metairie Baptist Church. She touched and helped so many with her love and compassion, was always ready to help anyone who was in need and will be greatly missed, loved and remembered by her family and all who knew her.

Aged 94 years, a native of Cortelyou, Alabama and a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana for the past 65 years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services from Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel 4747 Veterans Blvd. Metairie, Louisiana on Monday October 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Thomas Strong and Dr. Bob Cole officiating.

Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Friends may visit on Sunday evening, October 21, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home P.O. Box 4196 Monroe, Louisiana 71211-4196.