Ruth Graham

SIKESTON -- Ruth Ann Graham, 58, of Sikeston, died at 6:53 p.m. Jan. 21, 2008, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center.

Born Oct. 4, 1949, in Bertrand, to the late Wilber Hershal and Betty Bishop Vanpool, she was employed as a cashier at Wal Mart for more than 20 years. She was of the Baptist belief.

Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Derek and Shonda Tyra of Essex; one daughter and son-in-law, LeeAnn and Bruce Gremard of Matthews; one brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Carol Vanpool of Fruitland; one sister, Carolyn Vanpool of Sikeston; and six grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, where services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Randy West, pastor of Palace of Praise Pentecostal Church of Poplar Bluff will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston.