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LaMarr Graves Obituary
Mrs. Graves, 84, went to be with her Father on Fathers' Day, Sunday, June 21, 2009.
There will be a memorial service 7 PM Thursday, June 25, at Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service, 5301 Albemarle Road, with her grandson-in-law, Pastor Chris Collins officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 9 PM.
Born September 16, 1924, in Charlotte, a daughter of the late Lloyd L. and Sue Cousart Petty, she was retired after having served for 45 years as a Legal Secretary for the Ruff, Bond, Cobb, Wade & McNair Law Firm. In addition to her parents, LaMarr was also preceded in death by her two sisters, LeRose Mauney and 'Tiny' McKenzie. Survivors include her son, Bo Graves and his wife, Leigh, of Charlotte; four grandchildren, Patti Collins and her husband, Chris, of Hudson Falls, NY, Carol Sellers and her husband, Charlie, of Winston-Salem, NC, Christina Graves of Belmont, NC, and Tonya Bennett and her husband, Michael, of Myrtle Beach, SC; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Presbyterian Hospice & Palliative Care, PO Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233-3549.
Mrs. Graves' family is being served by Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service. www.MeM.com for on-line condolences.
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Mike and Donna Collins
June 24, 2009
Bo, Leigh and Graves Family,
Donna and I are praying for you guys in the passing of LaMarr. She was a grand lady and we are happy we had the opportunity to know her. So glad she could come visit with us on your recent visit to the north county. May Jesus comfort your hearts.
June 24, 2009
Dear Bo, Leigh and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. LaMarr was such a sweet lady, and always had such a friendly way and warm smile, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Frances Singleton and Terry Howard
Charlotte, NC
Barry and Tammy Shifflett
June 23, 2009
Our prayers are with you and your family. We lived across the street from LaMarr, next to Mrs. Bennie, in our first home. LaMarr had such a happy-go-lucky personality, she will be missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Mike Estes
June 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family. She was a friend of mine. She will be greatly missed.
Dinner at Sara Janes 5/22/09
Tonya Bennett
June 23, 2009
Gran'ma Marr~
I can not say thank you enough for being a part of my life. No one understood when I was young how blessed I was having not 2 but 3 grandmothers, and you again blessed me by staying the longest. Carol, reading about the stained glass puts a smile on my face. Taking the time to 'teach' me as she did this beautiful art is something I'll always hold dear. Not to mention all the lovely cherished pieces she finished.
Gran'ma Marr, I miss you already. The last time I saw you in this world is captured in time. The ocean breezes blowing thru Your hair, and that classic smile you always shared. I will load this for all to see & hope her smile will echo thru your heart too.
See You at Your new address in Gods County and time~
Love you
Carol McLamb
June 23, 2009
LaMarr, I still have that lead glass mirror you made me and think of you everytime I see it. We had some great times, me, you and Glenda. We all aspire to be like you. Live life to the fullest, keep 'em laughing on the way.
Miss you
Debra Slaughter
June 23, 2009
Our prayers go out to you and your family. We've shared some special memories with you and hopefully those memories will keep reminding you of how much LaMarr meant to us all and how much she will be missed.
With sincerest sympathy, Debra, Gary, Dylan and Jordyn
Jean and Craig Stephens
June 23, 2009
LaMarr will be greatly missed, and her zest for life will never be forgotten. She was so very special to our family.
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