Ruby Jane (Coombes) Grant

Funeral Service for Ruby Jane (Coombes) Grant, 77, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Ruby was born on December 8, 1948, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to Willard Daniel Coombes and Ellen Pearl (Benham) Coombes. She passed away on May 26, 2026, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She was married to Charles Wesley Grant on August 2, 1966 in Burgaw, North Carolina. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1990.

Ruby devoted may years of service to Walmart before retiring and spending time doing the things she loved most. She found joy in gardening and quilting, creating beauty with both her hands and her heart. Above all, Ruby cherished her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, and the many dear friends whose lives she touched. She faced life's storms with courage and grace, raising four children on her own with unwavering strength, sacrifice, and love. Through every hardship, she never stopped giving and touching countless lives with her compassion, wisdom, and open heart. Her strong faith and deep love for The Lord guided her throughout her life and will remain part of the legacy she leaves behind.

She is lovingly survived by her four children, Charles Grant, Jr. of Van Buren, AR, Doug and Eddena Grant of Sallisaw, OK, Danielle Crawford and Monty of Sallisaw, OK, and Scott Grant and Sheila of Sallisaw, OK. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Sarah, Eden, John, Hannah, Christopher, Faith, Seth, Bobbie Kaye, Brandon, Lori Dawn, Jennifer, and John; eight great-grandchildren, Lauren, Lyndsey, Breanna, Giselle, Chloe, Ally, Amarah, KatieLynn, and Beckett who will make his appearance in July; and Jason Russell, whom she loved as a son.

She is survived by one brother, James Coombes; two sisters, Verla Marsh and Elnora Cenac; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; six brothers, Monro, Auther, Amos, Cleaburn, Chester, and Allen; and three sisters, Viola, Grace, and Opal.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Crawford, John Grant, Brandon Grant, Seth Crawford, Ryon Mefford, Nick Stock, Jason Russell, Jacob Perkins, Charles Whitworth, Draven Wilson, Christopher Gasaway.

Viewing will be 10 AM - 8 PM Friday at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, OK where the family will greet 6 - 8 PM.