She was the widow of Edward R. Graves, a homemaker and a member of Prairie Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Cecil Howell.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Graves of Monticello and Kevin Graves of Alexander; three daughters, Martha Kirby of Texas, Linda Chastain of Glendale and Tracy Houser of Monticello; one brother, William Tully "W.T." Graves of Boise, ID; two sisters, Barbara Sue Day of Millers Creek, NC and Joyce Irwin of Olympia, WA; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 11 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial in Flat Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.


Condolences(3)
Ramona Day
North Wilkesboro, NC Thursday, July 9, 2015 Aunt Virginia Lee will be sorely missed. Keep a lookout for her star.William A. Tully, Jr.
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, July 8, 2015 May God bless and keep you during this time of grief.Gloria & Gary Eubanks
Jonesboro, AR Wednesday, July 8, 2015 We are saddened by your loss. She will be missed by all who knew her. We will keep you in our prayers. We have many fond memories of her that we cherish.God Bless You All and Keep You Close.