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Christine Graves Obituary

BURLINGTON - Ms. Christine Graves, 80, of 108 Rolling Hills Road, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was the daughter of Roosevelt Graves and Nannie Jones Graves Daye, both deceased. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Nathaniel Graves, Edward Lee Graves and Richard Graves; three sisters, Frances Graves, Jeanette Graves Miles, and Daisy Graves Miles.
Ms. Graves is survived by her loving sister, Nannie Graves Sellars of the home; Goddaughter, Ann Kimber of Burlington; one stepbrother, Kenneth Daye of Baltimore, MD; two stepsisters, Peggy Rone of Baltimore, MD and Jannie Little of AK; a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Stoney Creek AME Church with the Rev. Jonathan Richardson officiating and the Rev. James Swain conducting the eulogy. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at the church and at other times at the residence. Her public viewing will be held on Friday, August 21, 2015, at the funeral home from 1 to 8 p.m.
Alamance Funeral Service has the honor of serving the Graves family.

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2015.
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Rhonda Parker

August 26, 2015

To my loving Auntie RIP

Stevie Graves

August 22, 2015

To the family: sorry to hear of Christine passing
and will keep the family in pray.
Linda Pulliam

August 21, 2015

So sorry to hear about aunt chris. Will be sending up prayers for all the family. Love you all.

Angie King

August 21, 2015

Nannie Mae I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister Chris. I will be praying for you and the family.

Henrietta Long

August 21, 2015

we are praying for your family during this time of bereavement. May God strengthen you

Rev. Michael & Tracey Thompson

michael thompson

August 21, 2015

Our condolences to the Graves family.We are sorry to hear of Ms Christine passing,she used to be our neighbor for years.She was always nice and so respectful of others.Praying for the Graves family in the loss of this special spirit.

Jack Long/ Long Family

August 21, 2015

Chris was such a wonderful person and will be missed. We worked together for years at Carter's and those are memories I will cherish forever!

Tiffany Raines

August 20, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about Christine. I worked with her at Carters Outlet, many years ago. She was such a sweet lady, and she will be greatly missed. Sending prayers for the family.

Christal Councilman

August 20, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about Chris. She was a wonderful lady. I worked with her for many years at Carters. She will always hold a special place in my heart. She will be greatly missed.

Bonnie Holtz

August 20, 2015

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