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Louise Graves Obituary

Louise J.

Graves

Leicester -

Louise J. Graves, 87, of Gilbert Rd., Leicester, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Asheville Healthcare Center.

A native of Coffee Co., GA, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Molly Quinn Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Graves, and by her son, Randy Graves.

Mrs. Graves lived 15 years in Savannah, GA, and more recently in Dawsonville, GA, before moving to Asheville in 1990, where she worked at the Biltmore House.

Mrs. Graves is survived by a daughter, Kathy Bleckley and husband Glenn, of Candler; grandchildren Lance Graves, Andy Graves, Mark Bleckley, Chris Bleckley, and Kim Bleckley; and 6 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

The online register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Feb. 13, 2013.
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Andy and Lance, I am so very sorry too hear of your loss.... I only met your Grandmother once and at that time I found her to be a very Loving Lady, She knew no strangers and was more than kind to me and my children. You have my prayers and as always my Love...

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