Betty Nell McGraw

Betty Nell McGraw died October 6, 2011 in the care of her family and Hospice. A native of Quitman, GA., Betty was born October 17, 1944 to Virginia Nell (Norris) and Peter Conrad Von Gimmecke. She and her husband, Tom, came to this area in 2000 from the Northern Virginia/DC area. Tom, who preceded her in death in 2004, was a retired Captain of the United States Navy and an aviator for 27 years. After his retirement, Tom was an owner/manager of a racquet and swim club in Burke, VA and both Tom and Betty were active in the Sugarmill Woods Tennis Association.

Mrs. McGraw was a member of the Homosassa Springs Chapter #319 of the Order of the Eastern Star, National Association of Uniformed Services, Red Hat Society and book clubs. She enjoyed tennis, cooking, reading, gardening and crafts.

Survivors include four sons; Kenneth Havens Jr and wife Christy in Orange Park, FL, Michael McGraw and wife Suzanne in Tulsa, OK, Doug McGraw and wife Rebecca in Bay St. Louis, MS and Patrick McGraw and wife Kristin in Warrenton, VA. She is also survived by five grandchildren, aunts, cousins and nephews.

Family was foremost to Betty McGraw and she valued frequent contact and involvement in all their lives. Her friends were her treasures and she said many times that family and friends were what kept her going after Tom’s passing.

Wilder Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements and inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be given at www.wilderfuneral.com