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Margaret Graves Obituary

MARGARET M. GRAVES, 79, born May 10, 1922 in Topeka, Kansas to Fred and Leah Reissig died Thursday, January 17, 2002 in Houston, Texas. Margaret was a longtime employee of the University of Houston, serving as the Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of the Office of Development for 32 years before retiring in 1984. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles W. Graves. Margaret is survived by her sons, Craig and Greg Graves and their wives, Gina and Marti Graves; four grandsons, Travis and Brent Graves, and Jeff and Josh Graves; and nine great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made in Margaret's name to the American Cancer Society, Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box 570127; Houston, Texas 77257-0127; 713-266-2877.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 20, 2002.

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