Ruby Blackwell Obituary
The passing of Ruby Blackwell of Sterling Heights, Michigan occurred on July 27, 2026. Ruby, born on May 4, 1934, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruby Blackwell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Johnson and Frank Barrett Sr.; her sisters, Agnes King, Florence Larson and Annette Barrett; her daughter Bonita McGraw; and her aunt Lucy Fairbanks.
She is survived by: her children, Houston Brown (Joan) and Jeanette Whitener (Kevin); her siblings, Frank Barrett Jr. and Maxine Folstad; her grandchildren, Gerald McGraw Jr. (Kelly), Wendy Good (Brian), Crystal Borle (Curtis), Christopher Keyes, Travis Keyes (Melanie), Sarah Keyes, Madeline Brown and Caroline Brown; her great grandchildren, Jason McGraw (Monserrat), Jessica Elliott (Aaaron), Brooke McGraw, Faith Good, Jordan Good, Corey Good, Alexis Good, Ava Keyes and Asher Keyes; and her great great grandchildren, Oaklee Elliott, Marcelo McGraw, Jolene Elliott and Matias McGraw.
