Faye Graves

Faye Graves, 79, of Stanton, died on Sunday, June 11, 2006, in a local hospital. Graveside services will be held at 9:30 AM Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel in Stanton with Van Pendergrass minister of Downtown Church of Christ, officiating. She was born on September 24, 1926, in Gordon, Texas and married Verbin Graves on January 19, 1945 in Fort Worth, Texas. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1972.Faye came to the Martin County Community in 1945. She enjoyed reading, and working find a word puzzles and enjoyed watching T.V. She worked in a cafe nearly all her life, enjoyed talking with customers and friends and serving coffee to everyone. She was a member of Dowtown Church of Christ. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Roger Dale and Bobbie Graves of Midland; one daughter, Shirley Clay of Stanton; 5 grandchildren, Shane Clay, Shandal Clay, Allen Wayne Graves and wife Rhonda, Shanna Helmer and husband Sonny, Ashley Ducote and husband Michael and several great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Alfred Graves, and three sisters. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association, 3205 W., Cuthbert, Ste A #5, Midland, Texas 79701.Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,