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Obituary For Frances L. Gravely
Frances Gravely, 84, departed from this life on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connect, Stuart, VA. She was born in Martinsville, VA on May 27, 1939, the daughter of Mort M. Hairston and Frances H. “Queen” Hairston.
In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Cornell Gravely, Sr; six sisters, Mary Carter, Kitty Tarpley, Daisy Hairston, Lillie Whitaker, Amanda Oliver, and Myriah Hairston; and nine brothers, James “Frank” Hairston, Major Lee Hairston, Matthew Dillard, Johnnie Hairston, Benjamin Hairston, Marshall Hairston, Earlie Hairston, Carnell Hairston, and Earnest Hairston.
Frances was a member of New Fall Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She retired from American Furniture Company after thirteen years of service.
Frances leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Cynthia Gravely of Martinsville, VA; two sons, Danny E. Gravely (Karen) of Axton, VA, and Cornell Gravely, Jr. of Belchertown, MA; three grandchildren, Toneika Gravely Davis (William) of Kernersville, NC, Corey Perkins of Greensboro, NC, and Alexis Gravely of Axton, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Elder Herbert Prunty, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 2256 Carver Rd., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the home, 305 Providence LN., Martinsville, VA.
To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home live on Facebook.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.
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To my Cynthia and family, I am filled with deep sorrow for your loss. All my prayers to you all. -Donna Kinley Farrar
I was deeply saddened by the passing of Aunt Retta. So many memories of the times I spent at her house when I was a young girl. I will forever cherish and hold near and dear to my heart. Family, may God grant you peace and comfort in knowing this may be the end of an era here on earth, but in Heaven there is a Holy Ghost good time going on. Grandma Queen and Grandpa Mort are loving on all of their children together again in the Heavenly realm, I can hear them singing ~ Down by the Riverside, I want to be at the Meeting and Amazing Grace in the old fashioned Primitive Baptist way. Rest well Auntie. Missed but never forgotten. ~ Cheryl Oliver
To my cousins, you are in my prayers 🙏🏽, To my Auntie, I will never forget your smile and how you called me "Taunie". I will always be your Taunie. With Love, your niece, Tonya
To the family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest condolences and prayers. Katina Martin
To Danny and your family. I was sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother but I pray God will strengthen you during this difficult time. Love and prayers!! Lois Kirby
My sincere condolences to you all during this difficult time may God comfort and strength you. Laura Tinsley
Our deepest sympathy to a beautiful family. May God comfort you during this season with wonderful memories. Willie Mae and Peter Harris
Our deepest sympathy to a beautiful family. May God comfort you during this season with wonderful memories. Willie Mae and Peter Harris
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement. Gladys King
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