Brianna Graves

Brianna Graves obituary

Brianna Graves

Brianna Graves Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 16, 2013.
Brianna Graves SLATON- Services for Brianna Graves, 24, of Slaton will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Lubbock's Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Jo Gay, Chaplain Josh Reglin, Jack Thompson, and Dr. Richard Rush officiating. Burial will follow in Englewood Cemetery, under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Brianna was born in Lubbock on Dec. 1, 1988. She passed from this life June 13, 2013. Brianna was a life-long resident of Slaton. She was an honor graduate of Slaton High School Class of 2007. She was recognized as Who's Who in the National Honor Society. At the time of graduation, Brianna had completed AP courses and was classified as a college sophomore through South Plains College. In her youth she was an outstanding athlete until the fourth grade. In April of 1988 she was diagnosed with Gorham's Disease. As the disease advanced she became a quadriplegic in 2005. She was the Lubbock Regional Children's Miracle Network Poster Child from 2000 until 2003. She was also recognized as First Runner Up State Children's Miracle Network Poster Child. She was a spokesperson for the Interim Health Care Foundation which provided her a home of her own in April, 2012. Her optimism and spirit inspired everyone. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Jerry Graves, and her paternal great-grandfather, Barron Graves. Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Lorrie Graves and fianc Wendell Reilman of Pampa; father and stepmother, Ty and Valerie Graves; sister, Krista Graves; step-brother, Aaron Griffith, all of Lubbock; maternal grandparents, Jim and Esther Torres of Slaton; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Graves of Lubbock; paternal great-grandmother, Myrlee Graves of Slaton; maternal step-grandparents, Sandra and Jack Moss of Lubbock; and a host of other family and friends. The family suggests memorials to the Brianna Graves Special Memorial Fund, at Santa Fe Caprock Credit Union, P.O. Box 100 Slaton, TX 79364. A family visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, June 17, 2013 from 6 to 7 p.m.

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June 11, 2014

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February 27, 2014

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June 21, 2013

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Lorrie Reilman

June 11, 2014

I cannot believe that this Friday will be a year since God called you home . The hardest part was letting you go .., a year ago on the 13tjh I held you in my arms with no wires .. No machines .. No tubes ... Just peace .. Like the day you were born .. It was one of the most precious moments in my life .. I had not been able to just scoop you up with both arms and hold you in over 10 yrs ... That last moment of holding you will forever be printed in my mind and in my heart .. I miss you terribly .. Love you immensely ... But I feel you every now and then and know you are finally free .. To run .. Jump .. And do as you please .. No more restrictions for you .. You are our Angel now .. Love you to the moon and back ... Maybe one day soon .. I'll meet you there ... Love ??Momma

Lorrie Reilman

February 27, 2014

To all those who have left a message for Krista and I for the loss of our Bri .,, it has taken me 6 months to read and follow up on all the cards .. Emails .. Write ups .,, at first it was painful ..but as time could only have it .. It now brings me comfort to read what each and everyone has written and said about Bri .. God gave me the gift of being her mother .., and now she does walk with him .., and is pain free and frolicing as God as her Saving Grace .. The legacy of Bri's short lived life .., will forever be imprinted in each and everyone of us .,, I am blessed ten times fold to have been the one .. She called "Momma"

June 21, 2013

Dear Lorrie,

Brianna's life and her passing have touched me to the deepest part of my heart. I cry and laugh at the same time. Cry for sadness. Laugh...because I remember Brianna and her spirit, and because I remember you. Cry for happy that she is truly independent now.

With the sincerest condolences,
Doug Mailman

Jerome

June 19, 2013

May you dance with angels! Watch over us, until we can join you

June 18, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jeremy Willis

June 17, 2013

I had the privilege of meeting Brianna after being friends with her on Facebook. I was amazed at how she was able to operate everything in her house along with her positive attitude. She loved her family and was truly grateful to all that helped her throughout her life. What a beautiful woman!

Kelly Franklin

June 17, 2013

Brianna was an Angel that was placed here on earth by God to bless all who knew her. I had the privilege of being her nurse, she had a big heart, Loving soul and a beautiful smile! I was truly blessed to know her! She will be missed and forever in my heart for she was truly Loved,

Emma Morales

June 17, 2013

To the family of Brianna. I'm sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to you. She's at peace resting with no restrictions and is able to walk on her own two feet with the Lord. God Bless. Emma Flores Morales & Fam.

Paige Paz

June 17, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss Lorrie. Brianna was such a beautiful light. Her strength and zest for life was admirable. She will be missed.

Ronda

June 17, 2013

Bri,
We will miss you! I will miss our talks that we had often!!! And we will all miss Trevin jumping up on your bed and making sure eating whatever you were eating!! You will be missed!:) Travis, Ronda and Trevin

A. Cavazos

June 16, 2013

I had the pleasure of meeting this young lady.....after having a bad day at work with my ambulance company we were blessed with taking Brianna to her grandmothers house for xmas! She made my day very special. Your gods angel!!!

Tina Martinez

June 16, 2013

It saddens my heart for the family of this amazing human being. It was a pleasure to care for her. My thoughts and prayers are with you Lori and Krista

June 16, 2013

We love you Bri. You are missed.
From your family at Interim Health Care

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