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Emma Graves Obituary

Emma L. Graves CHARLOTTE - Mrs. Emma L. Graves, 89, of 2427 Faircreek Court departed this earthly life on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Charlotte Memorial Atrium Main Hospital. Funeral service is at 1:00 pm Tuesday ,February 25, at Grace AME Zion Church; 3722 David Cox Road; Charlotte, NC 28216. Visitation/viewing will be at noon. Mrs. Graves, born in Spartanburg, SC attended Charlotte Mecklenburg schools. She was a chef at Ivey Restaurant before retirement. Surviving are her two daughters, three sons, 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Feb. 24, 2020.

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February 28, 2020

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

February 24, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 24, 2020

To the Graves Family,
The Hudson Family would like to offer our condolences for the loss of your loved one (Ms. Emma). You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time. We feel very blessed to have known such a wonderful person. May God continue to bless and comfort you.

The Hudsons,
Emma, Tommy Jr. and Tonya

Sheila Simpson

February 22, 2020

Aunt Emma Lee I can't believe you've gone home to be with the Lord . God Said He'll Go Away And Prepare A Place For You . If It Wasn't True I Would've Told You So. I Always told you when I see you "I Love You ! RIP

Georgiana Gardner

February 20, 2020

Loved you dearly auntie. Thank you for your part in molding me into who I am today.

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Grace AME Zion Church

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