Elsie Graves' Obituary
Elsie Graves, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2010 at the age of 81 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Survived by Robert Graves, her husband of 60 years; daughters, Connie Parr, Lynette Marshall, Susan Hayes and their spouses; seven grandchildren; and sister, Emily Davis. Elsie was preceded in death by daughter, Karen Lynn Graves; grandson, Randall Parr; and sister, Elaine Rosier. She graduated from the University of Houston, and spent many years teaching first grade in Houston and Dallas, Texas. Elsie and her husband were faithful members of First Baptist Church, Dallas for almost 40 years. She found her greatest joy in being a mother and grandmother. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Restland’s Memorial Chapel, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX. The Rev. Eric Williams will officiate. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas.
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