Grace Lynn Ralston

Grace Lynn Ralston

September 19, 1958 – April 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear sister, Grace Lynn Ralston, 66, of Lake Alfred, Florida, Thursday, April 4th, 2025. She had been in the care of the Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center for many months in her struggle to recover from complications of her massive stroke, August 13, 2020. Grace was an inspiring influence to all who knew and loved her. Her contagious smile brightened every day for those who had the privilege and honor to care for her these past five years.

Her paternal Grandmother's name sake, Grace Lynn was born to Richard Floyd and Jeannette Dorothy Coble in Long Island, New York September 19, 1958 and was the youngest of the Coble siblings. The family moved to South Venice, Florida in 1959 where dirt roads, palmetto patches, small lakes and stunning beaches greeted and served as her playground. Grace's adult life encompassed service to others as a homemaker and employee of the former Budget Inn and Warm Mineral Springs Motels of North Port, Florida.

Grace is predeceased by her husband Russell Ralston,42, and her son John Michael Sauer, 42, both of North Port, FL. She is survived by her son, Kyle Coble-Ralston, her sister, Corrine Naylor of Lake Alfred, FL and two brothers, Richard and Gary Coble of North Port, FL. Grace also leaves behind five grandchildren, Peyton John Sauer of Englewood, FL, Jazmine, Julianna and Kaylee Sauer of North Port, FL and Russell Ralston, Jr. of Wimauma, FL. Also mourning the loss is Grace's niece, Angelic Sims of Auburndale, FL.

Grace Lynn had such a kind and gentle nature about her, smiling through whatever adversity faced her. She will always be admired for the incredible strength and hope she inspired and is greatly missed by family and friends. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a future date to be announced.