Mrs. Barbara Ralston
June 11, 1943 - June 27, 2016
Mrs. Barbara June Grubbs Ralston, 73, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2016. She was born in Lavonia, Georgia on June 11, 1943 to the late Belton and Merle Grubbs. She graduated from Hart County High School then became a cosmetologist. She was a loving mother and grandmother and her real joy in life was her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Before she became ill, she enjoyed working with her flower gardens and in her last years she spent many days at the beach. Barbara is survived by her husband, Tony Nicorvo; daughters, Pamela Boulware (Ray) of West Columbia, SC and Beth (Danny) Upthegrove of Mulberry, FL; son, Paul Ralston (Cathy) of Lexington, SC; brother, George Grubbs (Mary Ann) of Hartwell, GA; and sister, Janice Phillips of Royston, GA. She also leaves behind grandchildren, Megan Boulware, Matthew Boulware, Leigha Rowland, Lance Rowland, Michael Ralston, and Mackenzie Ralston; one great-granddaughter, Kalani Williams; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Christopher Tommy Ralston and brothers, Jimmy, Dan, and Medford Grubbs. Funeral services for Mrs. Ralston will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bert Synan officiating. Interment will follow in the Cary Memorial Gardens in Royston, GA. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until funeral hour on Friday. The family is at their respective homes. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Barbara June Grubbs Ralston, 73, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2016. She was born in Lavonia, Georgia on June 11, 1943 to the late Belton and Merle Grubbs. She graduated from Hart County High School then became a cosmetologist.... View Obituary & Service Information