(17 Jun 2007) EM4457
HEADLINE: Farewell to Ruth Graham
CAPTION: The beloved wife of the Reverend Billy Graham was laid to rest Sunday after a private family service. Ruth Graham is buried at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina. A public service was held Saturday. (June 17) 2007
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A weekend of mourning for the Graham family as the Reverend Billy Graham's beloved wife was laid to rest Sunday
Ruth Graham's burial took place at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Her final resting place is at the foot of a crossshaped walkway in the library's Prayer Garden.
A public service was held Saturday.
Family, friends and thousands of mourners gathered to remember the wife of one of the world's most well known evangelists.
An unexpected moment came when the Reverend Graham rose to his feet and paid an emotional tribute to his wife.
SOT FROM BILLY GRAHAM
All of the Graham's 5 children participated in the funeraleach paying tribute to their 'mama' as they called her.
SOT FROM GIGI GRAHAM
Ruth Graham died at age 87 following a lengthy illness.
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