Ruth Graham Nearing Death
- Posted by: Todd
- Posted on: Thu, June 14, 2007
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The news came the same day Billy Graham said he and Ruth will be buried at the recently dedicated Billy Graham Library in Charlotte. In a statement, Graham said his 87-year-old wife, who has degenerative osteoarthritis of the back and neck and has been bedridden at their home in the mountains of western North Carolina for some time, “is close to going home to heaven.”
“Ruth is my soul mate and best friend, and I cannot imagine living a single day without her by my side,” Graham said. “I am more in love with her today than when we first met over 65 years ago as students at Wheaton College.”
Ross said Ruth Graham was treated two weeks ago for pneumonia and her health temporarily improved before declining because of her weakened condition. Ross said she is being treated at her home outside Asheville, in the town of Montreat.
Ruth Graham, the ailing wife of evangelist Billy Graham, fell into a coma Wednesday morning and appears to be close to death, a family spokesman said. "She appears to be entering the final stages of life," said Larry Ross, Graham's personal spokesman. Her condition had not changed as of Wednesday evening, he said...
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carole on Thu, June 14, 2007
A great great Lady!
Jan on Thu, June 14, 2007
Her writings have definitely impacted my life and walk with the Lord.
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