Friday, September 7, 2012

Elberta Grubb (September 5, 2012)

Elberta Grubb, 89, of Kettering and formerly of New Madison, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at The Oaks of West Kettering. She was born in Tennessee on April 19, 1923 to the late Charles and Naomi Wells.

Elberta was a former housekeeper at Miami Valley Hospital. She loved spending time with her family, as well as reading and and crocheting.

In addition to her parents, Elberta is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Wells; a sister, Henrietta Ellison; and two sons, Larry Walker and Ronnie Walker.

Elberta is survived by two sons, Jerry and Shirley Walker of Tennessee and Mark Baller of Centerville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Nita and Fred Watern of New Madison, Freda O'Bryan of Kettering, Sandra and Ray Nelson of Moraine; four sisters, Janice Wells of Dayton, Arania Blount of Dayton, Brenda and Doug Scott of Tennessee and Chris Robertson of Dayton; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 3 great, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Braund Funeral Home with Steve Watern being asked to officiate. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Greenmound Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Braund Funeral Home in New Madison. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundfuneralhome.com.