Graves, Thelma– departed this life on June 15, 2012.  Born in Manchester, GA and raised in Knoxville, Mrs. Graves attended public school and graduated from Austin High School, Class of 1944. Shortly thereafter, she received her degree from Morristown College in 1946. She worked as a secretary at Northside High School in Virginia and later moved to Baltimore where she resided form over forty years. She worked and retired from Fort Meade in Maryland as an Executive Secretary. Mrs. Graves returned to Knoxville after her retirement and until her earthly departure. Preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Graves, II, son, Timothy Graves, III and devoted aunt, Sarah A. Long. Survived by: devoted cousins: Betty L. Dirl and James A. Long, Sr, both of Knoxville and Arthur L. Long of St. Paul, Minnesota; special friends of many years, Mrs. Johnnie Parham of Washington, DC; and a host of other relatives and friends. Wednesday, June 20, 2012, a graveside service will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 5901 Lyons View Pike.  Reverend Robert W. Monroe officiating. A full dove release will conclude the service.

This obituary was posted on Friday, June 15th, 2012 at 10:43 am.
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