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Beverly Grafton Obituary

GRAFTON, BEVERLY ANN, age 50, of Oviedo, FL passed away Saturday, October 25, 2003. She was born January 6, 1953 to Jean (McDougal) and Paul Greathouse in Charleston, WV. She moved to the area in 1989. Beverly was Advertising Systems Manager and worked at the Orlando Sentinel. Beverly is survived by husband Mark Grafton of Oviedo, FL; mother Jean Greathouse of Altamonte Springs, FL; sisters Rebecca Carter of Orlando, FL, Paulette Troyer of Melbourne, FL; brother Larry Greathouse of Ocoee, FL; two nieces and four nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 29, 2003 from 4-8PM at Baldwin-Fairchild Oviedo Chapel. A Celebration of Beverly's life will be Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 11AM at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Irondale, OH. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Beverly to the Humane SPCA of Central Florida, 2727 Conroy Rd., Orlando, FL 32839. Baldwin-Fairchild Oviedo Chapel, 501 E. Mitchell Hammock Rd., Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 366-8999. www.baldwinfairchildfuneral.com.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Oct. 28, 2003.

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Cyndi Shepherd Aughinbaugh

November 4, 2003

Dear Mark,

I read about your loss in The Review, It has been many years since we have seen each other. I used to run into your Mom at Hill's. That's beside the point, I just wanted to express my sympathy.

Take care and May God Bless you.

Cyndi

Stephanie Hettich

October 28, 2003

As mother & father of Catherine Falardeau who is employed by the Orlando Sentinel, we are deeply saddened by the loss of Beverly. Our sympathy goes out to all her family and friends.

Most sincerely,



Stephanie & Robert Hettich

Valerie Gonzales

October 28, 2003

Mark and Family:



I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, daughter and friend. I know we have never met but I am Sandy Alfonso's sister and she always spoke very highly of you and your wife. She sent me a picture of Bev and I was then able to put a face with a name. She is beautiful. Sandy too is at a great loss, she really cared for you both and will really miss her. My deepest condolences to you and your family in this time of loss. May God Bless you all.

Valerie Gonzales and family

Sandy Alfonso's sister

Carolyn Copeland

October 28, 2003

Although it was my husband that knew Bev from work, I met her at the home in Winter Park and baked something for her. Then I began to visit. We had fun and laughed and my goodness we had so much in common. I will miss you Bev. Love, Carolyn Copeland and Sam Copeland

Cathy Hellner

October 28, 2003

Dear Mark and family,

I met you and Bev at the SCT conference. Ya'll sat across from Clay and I at the dinner. I am so very sorry about Bev. She was so beautiful and so sweet. I will never forget her. Please know that she and you have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless You All.

With sadness and sympathy,

Cathy

Kathleen Fischer

October 28, 2003

We shall find peace. We shall hear the angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.

Anton Chekhov (1860 - 1904), 1897

Jean Jones

October 28, 2003

To Bev's Family:

We didnt' know each other, but I worked with Bev for awhile at the Sentinel. I will always remember her goodness, kindness, fiestiness,sense of humor, and incredible determination.

God Bless.

Lou Garcia

October 28, 2003

My deepest condolences to Bev's family. She was a terrific human being and I feel privileged to have worked with her.

Adam Mazur

October 28, 2003

In the short time that I knew Bev I learned a great deal. She was always a very kind and generous person. It was a pleasure working with her! God Bless!

Sandy Alfonso

October 28, 2003

We love you, Bev! Ed, Sandy & Julian

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