Extended Life and Family

Albert Cesare

As Ruby Barcus struggles with the ravages of old age, she has the constant support of three younger generations of her family.

Ruby Barcus, back, attends a four-generation tea party at the home of her granddaughter, Lori Spencer. Isabella Spencer, 3, left, had her mom, Lori, right, her grandmother, Merry Metz, front center, and her great-grandmother all wear hats. Week-old Natalie Spencer lies on the table.

John Barcus takes his mother, Ruby, for a ride on his Harley-Davidson to eat at Cracker Barrel.

Caroline Keeler, center, wispers to Christie Rose, left, as Susan Dudley listens in at a Sigma Nu party on Centre College's campus.