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Submitted: 11/17/15 • Approved: 12/9/15 • Last Updated: 12/12/15 • R1110986-G1110984-S3
Marvin
May 2, 1928 - November 7, 2011
*Obituary
Springdale Morning News
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
SPRINGDALE — Marvin Eugene Graves, 83, of Springdale, passed away Nov. 7, 2011, at his home. He was born May 2, 1928, son of the late Custard and Rachel Miller Graves.
Marvin served in the U.S. Navy and was the owner of Marv's Garage Springdale. He attended Sonora Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and four sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Graves; three sons, Jeff Graves, Eddie Graves and Terry Stamps and wife, Trish of Springdale; three sisters, Shirley Blomquist of Austin, Texas, Joyce Miller of Austin and Carol Genevair. He is also survived by grandchildren, Terra and Steven Goss, Brandi and Kenny Skelton and Amber and Kevin Upton.
The family will receive visitors from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Nov. 9, 2011, at the Stamps' home, 20394 Sonora Acres Road.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at Sonora Baptist Church, with Pastor Danny Williams officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery in Springdale.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Westfield Chapel Funeral Home in Springdale. Condolences may be offered at westfieldchapel.com.
Betty
January 16, 1937 - September 25, 2014
*Obituary
Springdale Morning News
Saturday, September 27, 2014
SPRINGDALE — Betty Jo Graves, 77, of Springdale passed from this life on Sept. 25, 2014, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born on Jan. 16, 1937, in Oark, Ark., to Preston and Grace Thomas Smith.
Betty was a gifted quilter. She mastered the art of the handwritten note - her cards and letters will be treasured by her friends and family. Betty adored her family and cherished their time together.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin Graves; three sisters; and two brothers.
Betty is lovingly remembered by her son, Terry Stamps and his wife, Trish; three granddaughters, Terra Goss and her husband, Steven, Brandi Skelton and her husband. Kenny, and Amber Upton and her husband, Kevin; seven great-grandchildren, Macy Goss, Madison Goss, Ethan Skelton, Evan Skelton, Hayden Brooks, Elliana Upton and Kinsley Upton: a brother, Dolin Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, at Westfield Chapel Funeral Home in Springdale.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, at Sonora Baptist Church. The Rev. Danny Williams will be officiating. Interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery.
The family suggests that memorials be made to the Sonora Baptist Church Christ Fund.
Please share your fond thoughts and memories of Betty on her memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.
Married July 24, 1981
Contributed on 11/17/15 by wfields55
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