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Obituary For Doris Millner Gravely

Doris Gravely, 92, of Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Martinsville, VA on January 28, 1929, the daughter of the late James Millner and the late Lucille Pitzer Millner.

In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gravely, Sr.; one daughter, Dorothy Reese; three sons, Allen Gravely, Gregory Gravely, and David Gravely; three sisters, Elsie Gravely, Elizabeth Harris, and Martha Millner; and five brothers, James Junior Millner, Jesse Millner, Walter Millner, Leonard Millner, and Herman Millner.

Doris was a member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. She attended the Henry County Training School.

Doris leaves to cherish her memory, four sons, Marvin (Janis) Gravely, Anthony Gravely, and Ronald Gravely all of Martinsville, VA, and Robert Gravely, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Dr. Eric Hairston, Eulogist. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens. A public viewing will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering and social distancing is required. All other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 1302 Middle St., Martinsville, VA.

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Condolences to the Gravely family. We're praying with you and for you all always. Louis and Deborah Taylor

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My condolences to the family.

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Tip, Jan and other family members, so sorry for your loss, may the many memories you have of Doris ease the pain of her loss. Alvin and Carolyn Penn

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Our deepest sympathy to the Gravely family. The West End Community

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Sending condolences and prayers of comfort to the family. I hadn't seen Ms. Gravely in many years, but the Sunday dinners and some of the conversations she had with us girls, seems like just yesterday! She was a soft spoken, kind-hearted lady and I know that she's now resting peacefully in heaven. 🕊🤍🙏🏾

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Deepest sympathy to the family at your loss, Will miss the phone conversations with Doris in the past. My prayers are with you at this time, Herbert F. Hairston Sr. Augusta Georgia

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Mr.& Mrs. Gravely were like parents to me. I remember many evenings sitting around the dining room table sharing laughs. Mrs. Gravely always prepared my favorite meals and often called me down for dinner. I will miss her terribly and she will always live in my heart!

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Condolences & Prayers " Sharing in your Sorrow" The Perkins Family

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I'm sorry for your Loss,sending prayers and condolences to the family. Joe/Renee Moore

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Family, our hearts are saddened by the passing of Doris but God knows best. She was such a beautiful person and we will always cherish her memory. We pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time. Peter and Willie Mae Harris

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PRAYING THAT GOD WILL COMFORT AND SUSTAIN YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. HARRY AND EMMA HOLLAND

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My condolences to the family. Betty G Burwell

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We are sorry for your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving presence will bring Comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W Spencer, President.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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