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1937 Mary 2022

Mary Helen Graves

January 31, 1937 — November 15, 2022

Mrs. Mary Helen Graves, age 85 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services for Mrs. Graves will be conducted on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10:00am at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Mason Hall, TN with Bro. Daryl Morgan officiating.

She was born January 31, 1937, in Dyer, TN; the daughter of the late Aubrey & Brady (Bond) Rice.  She retired from Kellwood Clothing Mfg. and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.

She is survived by daughter, Kathie Petty (David); and two grandchildren, William Cannon, and Candance Petty. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, J.C. Graves; her parents; daughter, Shirley McKeel; and sister, Frances Reynolds.

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery

4517 Old Turnpike Rd., Kenton, TN 38233

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