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Shirley Graves Obituary
age 82, of Canton passed away Monday evening in her residence. Born in Bedford, Ohio to the late William and Doris (Allen) Frederick she resided here most of her life. Shirley was retired from Montgomery Wards, was a member of Canton Ladies Elk's, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and the Midwest Railway Preservation Society.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Kiefer and a brother, Richard. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Emil E. Graves; three daughters, Joan (Rev. Dr. Stan ) Anderson of Carrollton, Lynn (Thomas) Sells of Canton, Patricia (Rick) Halda of N. Canton; son, Jon Allan Graves of Lakewood, Ohio; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A private service will be on Friday with interment in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to the Humane Society of Stark County, 5100 Peach St., N.E. Louisville, OH 44641. You may sign our guest book at: Shriverfuneralhomes. com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Graves
Jennifer Hostetler
July 31, 2013
My heart goes out to the Graves family. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Melanie Blacks family
July 27, 2013
To Shirley's family and friends. Thoughts are with you. Hope you all have alot of pleasnt memories with her.
Donna Klinger
July 25, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Beverly Menendez
July 24, 2013
What a great lady! Was very close with Shirley and her 5 o'clock buddies for at least 10 years, at Elk's Lodge. Always a smile, always kind. So very sorry to the Family. Sincerely, Beverly Menendez (RIP Dear Lady)
Brad M
July 24, 2013
Emil and family, deepest sympathy for your loss
July 24, 2013
Joan and family, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all. Carla Salamon
Debbie Graves
July 24, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's unexpected passing. She touched so many lives and was surrounded by such a close and loving family. You will all be in my prayers.
My fondest condolences to the family.
Debbie Graves
July 24, 2013
Emil and Family -
Our sincerest sympathies on Shirley's passing.
Shirley was my best friend in grade school and I have many pleasant memories. She was a good lady.
Jack and Evelyn Senften
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