Marjorie Jefferson Graves was born July 29, 1950 in DeRidder, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson & Janie Clay. She attended George Washington Carver HS and graduated class of 1968. She met the love of her life, Gary Graves. They moved to Germany with their two children Daniel and Tony. Marjorie worked as a pre-school teacher. She worked at the state capital in Austin. She then transitioned to TDCJ where she retired. Marjorie was baptized in Beauregard Church of Christ at an early age. She was a loving wife and devoted mother. Her love was extended to her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews. She was always willing to open her home to family members in times of need. Marjorie enjoyed life. She will be greatly missed.
She will continue to live through Her husband Gary, her two sons Daniel and Tony, her daughter Dominique, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory Aaron Jefferson, Wanda Jefferson, and Edna Ruth Carter.
Acknowledgements:
The family would like to thank everyone for their love and kind words during this time of grief. Words cannot express how grateful we are for the support we have received as we move through our sorrow.
A visitation for Marjorie will be held Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 211 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove, Texas. A funeral service will occur Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM, 211 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove, Texas. A burial will occur Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers are Vincent Douglas, Marcus Spivey, Frank Carter II, Lamar Morgan, Adamee Adams, Sean Nelson, Tony Mayes, Marquis Mayes, Casino Mayes, Tony Mayes Jr, David Graham and Kendrick Jones.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Graves family.
