Lois J. Graves

Lois J. Graves, 91, of Greene, formerly of Esperance, NY went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2014.  She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Virgil F. Graves, parents, Maurice and Elmina VanDeMark, 2 brothers, Richard, Dwayne, 2 sisters, Emma and Betty.

She is survived by her children; David Graves, Miami, Fl., Rita ( Roger) Lonneville, Shortsville, NY, Leon ( Dianne) Graves, Greene, NY, Steve (June) Graves, Middleburg, FL, Dennis (Wendy) Graves, Delanson, NY, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 great, great grandchildren and one on the way.  She is also survived by her sister, Joyce Stephenson, Vestal, NY , many nieces, nephews and wonderful beagle friend “Molly”.

Lois was a member of the Esperance Sloansville United Methodist Church and Ladies Group for over 40 years, she enjoyed family, reading, doing crossword puzzles, tole painting and had a knack for rearranging furniture.

A Memorial service will be announced at a later date in Esperance, NY.  In Lieu of flowers, expressions of Sympathy in her memory may be made to: Esperance Sloansville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 254, Esperance, NY  12066 or Esperance Fire Dept., P.O. Box 84, Esperance, NY   12066. 

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