Mrs. Glossie Cofean Torain Graves

Glossie Graves Obituary

BURLINGTON - Mrs. Glossie Cofean Torain Graves of Burlington died Jan. 20, 2013 at White Oak Manor.
She was the wife of the late Johnie Dee Graves and daughter of Mr. David Torain and Mrs. Pearl Terrell Torain, both deceased.
Survivors include a daughter, Geraldine G. Ingram of Burlington; two sons, Aaron D. Graves (Debra Reed) and Larry D. Graves, all of Burlington; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Public viewing will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Sharpe Funeral Home, Burlington.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 at Lee's Chapel Baptist Church where she was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service at the church. At other times the family will receive visitors at the home of her daughter.
A special thanks to White Oak Manor for the compassion and care shown to our loved one.
Email condolences may be sent to sharpefuneralhome.com
Support and services provided by Sharpe Funeral Home Inc.

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2013.
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Geri, Aunt Glossie was so beautiful inside and outside. May God continue to be with your family now and forever. Remember The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

Melinda Graves

January 25, 2013

Aaron, Larry and Geraldine,

May God who is a comforter bless you during this time.

January 25, 2013

Aaron, Larry and Geraldine, I am praying that God's strength abound all of you at this time. Your mother was truly a great auntie and will be missed sorely. My love to you all...

Anita Burton

January 24, 2013

Glossie was a special person. I always enjoyed her smile when interacting with her. You can rest assured that you did all that you could to ensure your mom was taken care of and stayed as active as she could. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Tammy Ward,RN

January 24, 2013

Hi Geri, Aron and Larry sorry for your great lose. Just put your hand in God hand and things will get better. You'll will be in my prays. Love you'll Leon.

Ernest Graves

January 24, 2013

God bless Aunt Glossie as she transitions to be with Him. God blessed us to have her as long as we did. She sho nuff sported some nice hats. We will miss her. Aaron, Larry, Geri and the family, you are in our prayers.

Rufus (June) & Karen Graves Jr.

January 23, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing.I hope you are able to find peace knowing that she is in God's grace.

Lori Reeves

January 23, 2013

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