Call Us (731) 668-1111
Arrington Funeral Directors
  • About Us
  • Location
  • Contact
  • (731) 668-1111
  • Obituaries
  • Our Services
  • Live Webcasting
  • Plan Ahead
  • Why Arrington
  • About Us
  • Location
  • Contact
  • Obituaries
  • Our Services
  • Live Webcasting
  • Plan Ahead
  • Why Arrington
Marcia Sue Graves
Change Photo
Share a Memory
Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

Marcia Sue Graves

December 17, 1935 - December 27, 2017

Marcia S. Graves passed away on Wednesday December 27, 2017, at the age of 82. She was born in Ridgely, TN to William Edison and Edith Ivy Stem. Marcia attended the Memphis School of Commerce and graduated the University of Mississippi Small Business Certification Program. She and her husband founded Graves Gold Leaf Gallery in Jackson in 1972, operating the business for 45 years. Marcia was a member of the Professional Picture Framers Association and Chamber of Commerce, receiving the Jackson Area Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Award. She joined First Baptist Church in 1961, enjoying serving in many roles. Marcia is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert F. Graves of Jackson, TN, one son, Tony (Lorrie) Graves of Franklin, TN, two daughters, Alisa (Patrick) Shoptaw of Eads, TN, and Jo Beth (Jeff) Watkins of Memphis, TN, and one sister, Joan Leake of Olive Branch, MS. She delighted in her 6 grandchildren, Chad Graves, Franklin Graves, Brian Shoptaw, Michael Shoptaw, Corinne Knight, Frank Sousoulas and 2 great-grandchildren, Barrett Knight and Ellie Rose Graves. Her parents and one son, Robert F. Graves, Jr., preceded Marcia in death. Pallbearers to serve are Chad Graves, Franklin Graves, Michael Shoptaw, Brian Shoptaw, Pat Shoptaw, and Jeff Watkins. SERVICES: The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Jackson, TN. Dr. Justin Wainscott is officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN. Memorial donations in memory of Marcia may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway Jackson, TN 731-668-1111 www.arringtonfuneral group.com

Login
  • What would you like to do?
  • My Account
  • Logout

Marcia S. Graves passed away on Wednesday December 27, 2017, at the age of 82. She was born in Ridgely, TN to William Edison and Edith Ivy Stem. Marcia attended the Memphis School of Commerce and graduated the University of Mississippi Small... View Obituary & Service Information

Print

The family of Marcia Sue Graves created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

Obituary & Service

Marcia S. Graves passed away on Wednesday December 27, 2017,...

View More

Photos & Videos

Share and view memories of Marcia...

View Photos & Videos

Family Tree

Add family, history, photos and more...

Visit The Family Tree
  • Tribute Wall
  • Photos & Videos
  • Obituary & Service
  • + More Information
    • Obituary & Service
    • Family Tree
    • Family Map
    • Family Dates
    • Subscribe to Updates
    • Approvals
    • Following
    • Configuration
    • Administrators
  • NFDA Logo
  • TFDA Logo
  • Have the Talk of a Lifetime Logo
Follow Us:
  • Facebook

© 2022 Arrington Funeral Directors. All Rights Reserved - Made with love by funeralOne.