Priscilla Graven

Priscilla Graven obituary, Milford, DE

Priscilla Graven

Priscilla Graven Obituary

Visit the Rogers-Hovatter Funeral Home - Milford website to view the full obituary.

On December 8, 2024, Priscilla Rawlins Graven, Passed away at her home in Milford. She was 73.

Mrs. Graven was born on June 6, 1951, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Lowndes and Louise Linthicum.

She grew up in Roland Park, Baltimore and graduated from Western High School in 1969. Priscilla attended Averett College in Danville, VA and received a Bachelor’s Degree in education. She furthered her education by attending University of Alabama, Birmingham, and Loyola College in Baltimore, receiving a Master’s Degree in Counseling from both. 

Mrs. Graven worked as a counselor for families suffering from domestic violence.

She enjoyed gardening, needle point, decorating, cooking, and traveling.

Priscilla is survived by her husband of 36 years, Edward Graven. She is also survived by her children, Michael Rawlins and his wife Tiffany, and Nicholas Rawlins, and her sister, Mary Louise Kramer.

Mrs. Graven was preceded in death by her daughter in law, April Rawlins, and her sister, Ellie Linthicum.

The family will receive visitors at Rogers Hovatter Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Ave., Milford from 2PM to 4PM on Sunday January 19th.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Rogers-Hovatter Funeral Home - Milford

301 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963

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