Ruby Adams

Age 87, the daughter of the late Henry James and Willie Mae

(Vaughn) Graham Sr. went home to be with her Lord on

Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her

husband, Lloyd Adams; son, Arthur L. Myers II; son, and

daughter-in-law, Johnny Myers and Junette Weekes; brother,

Willie "Pete" Graham; sister-in-laws, Retha Graham and Gloria

Graham. Survivors left to cherish her memory are siblings:

sisters, Rosie Green (Charles) of Endicott, NY; Ocie Lee Lovett

of Titusville, FL; brothers, Henry Graham (Marie) of Endwell,

NY; Willie Graham of Elmira, NY; Bobby Graham of Titusville,

FL; daughter-in-law, Andrea M. Myers of Clark Summit, PA;

grandchildren: Arthur R. Myers III, Andrea C. Myers, Ruby

(Myers) Hurston (Bradley), Jessica Davis, Chanel Myers, Tilima

Howard, Latisha Weekes, Joseph Weekes, Missy Hollenbeck,

Melissa Campbell; great grandchildren: Jihad Myers, Brianna

Davis, Koryn Golden, Amaya Myers, Kennedy Myers, Joseph

Weekes Jr., Madyson Weekes, Meece Williams, Jyair Williams,

Bradley Hurston Jr., Brailey Hurston, Chanteenel Myers -

Hudnall, Lock Jones, Maliek Nimmons, Anthony Hill; along

with 7 great great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews,

and spiritual family; God brother, Cliffy Joseph, very special

first cousin Rosa Beal (Bill) and Spiritual daughter, Faith Stage.

Ruby Adams, known by many as Sister and Mother Ruby was

born February 16, 1938, in Waynesboro, GA. At the age of 17,

Ruby migrated to Elmira, NY with a few years stint in New

York City and a return to Elmira, where she lived until her

passing on March 15, 2025. A young girl with limited

educational resources made a life for herself and for 19 years ran

a care home for the elderly and people with special needs with

her late husband. Ruby transformed 107 Grove Street into a

welcoming home for the entire community. There was always

someone from the neighborhood found at her house, as her

doors were open for anyone to stop in for food, to socialize, find

solace, or simply to relax on the porch. Ruby had a genuine

love for people, embracing individuals from all backgrounds and

walks of life. Her warmth and hospitality made everyone feel

like family. Following the passing of her husband, Ruby

departed the infamous residence of 107 Grove Street and began

conducting elderly care in the homes of others. She cared for

numerous individuals throughout Elmira, NY with the most care

and love. Holding many in her arms as they took their last

breath. Ruby was a member of the Friendship Seventh Day

Adventist Church for over 50 years. She enjoyed fellowship,

reading, writing, and cooking. She was a proud grandmother.

She would say, "I have a special place in my heart for my

grandchildren." Ruby had a large spiritual family and

community; she was loved by so many. Ruby humbly departed

this world as an Author of a published book, "Doesn't Anybody

Hear My Cry?" and creator of a Vegan Cookbook. She was full

of stories, loved reading her Bible, loved poetry, a prayer

warrior, and loved God wholeheartedly. Family and friends are

invited to call at the Elmira Seventh day Adventist Church, 813

Maple Ave., Elmira, NY on Thursday March 25th

from 11 am to

12 pm. Services to celebrate the life of Ruby will be conducted

at the conclusion of calling hours at 12 pm with Pastor Ralph

Featherstone officiating. Committal prayers and interment will

follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

" In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof

there is no death." Proverbs 13:1