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Phoebe DeGraff Obituary

DEGRAFF, PHOEBE CAMPBELL; age 90; of Bloomfield Township; at home on February 8, 2013; from heart failure. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Daniel C. DeGraff. Survived by daughters, Drieka DeGraff and Gretchen (Frank) Newman; granddaughters Anna (fiancé Denis Griffis) and Grace Newman. Phoebe taught piano for over 50 years, directed the handbell choirs at the Congregational Church of Birmingham, and was an adjudicator for numerous music festivals. Service at Great Lakes National Cemetery will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Birmingham Musicale Philanthropic Fund, 18301 W. 13 Mile Rd., B2, Southfield, MI 48076.

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Published by The Oakland Press from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2013.

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Michael Elledge

January 9, 2014

Phoebe taught my children piano for a number of years. She always had high expectations of them, for which I am grateful, and was a consistent presence in their lives after the death of their mother. We have fond memories of her and wish we'd stayed in touch. Our sympathies go out to her family.

February 27, 2013

I was sadden as my Aunt Phoebe was always special to me..I still have the bouquet from my wedding that she restored but more than that I have the green organdy dress I wore as her flower girl the day of her wedding to Uncle Dan in the inn on Pine Lake. Wonderful memories and my deepest sympathies to you, Dreika and Gretchen and her lovely grand daughters..

Endres Mac Campbell,Jr.

February 27, 2013

Although I hadn't visited Aunt Phoebe in many years, the memory of her at Campbell family gatherings and her particular kindness to our grandmother will always live on. We are sorry for your loss Dreika and Gretchen.

Brad and Vi Ronan

February 10, 2013

As an old neighbor who has stayed in contact over the years, we will miss her annual family updates and communications. Sorry to learn of her passing. Condolences to the family.

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