Nita Gay Graves

Nita Gay Graves was born in Huntsville, Texas June 12, 1956. She was the third child of seven born to Francis and Mavis Helm. Nita passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness with Covid in Huntsville September 25, 2021.

Nita was a faithful Christian to God and her Savior Jesus Christ. She read her Bible every day. She taught Sunday School at Restoring Hope Church where she was a member for many years. She honored the church by volunteering her time to help when needed.  She loved her family unconditionally and loved to spend time cooking for them.

Nita is survived by her husband of 50 years Ronald Eugene Graves, children Steven Heath Graves and partner Jackie Shipp, Joshua Allen Graves, and Karri Lynn Graves and partner Henry Dumas; nine grandchildren Steven Austin Graves, Sean Michael Graves, Jamie Elizabeth Graves, Kristoffer Bo Graves, Tyler Odell Levelle, Tanner Troy Levelle, Hunter Gabriel Levelle, Makayla Summer Bridges and husband Dustin Tyler Bridges, Dylan Makay graves and Sierra Shyanne Bates; one great-grandson Devon Tyler Bridges; brothers and sisters Larry Helm, Jean Corriveau and husband Kevin, dale Helm and wife Julie, and Lynn Brooke and husband Kenneth. Numerous other family and special friends also survive.

Waiting at the Gates of Heaven to welcome her home was her mother and father, brother Stephen Ray Helm, her sister Frances (Cookie) Helm and two baby Angels Tiffany Amber Graves and Devin Lane Graves.

Nita was a treasure to all that knew and loved her. We will cherish the memories she has left with us forever in our hearts. Well done thy good and faithful servant.