Thelma Louise Graves

Thelma Louise Graves, age 95, of Kennesaw, GA passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. Mrs. Graves was born July 6, 1927 in Tiptonville, TN of parents, William T. Davis and Maggie Myrtle Davis. She leaves behind her current husband of 65 years, John Wayne Graves, two daughters, Jamie LaNeal Campbell of Mobile, AL, and Brenda Kay Culbreth (H) Rex of Waxhaw NC, two sons, James Thomas Mizell II, (W) Debbie of Harvest AL and Randy Wayne Graves of Canton, GA. She is also survived by one brother, William Thomas Davis, Jr. (W) Anne of Brookland, AR. She was preceded by her first husband, James Thomas Mizell Sr., and by her sister, Ruby Jean Hodge.

In addition to her 4 children, she leaves 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a multitude of friends and loved ones. Louise was a member of the Burnt Hickory Church of Christ in Marietta, GA. She has been a leader in many churches throughout the US and overseas while accompanying her husband as he served in the US Air Force. As a mother, she reared her children in Christian principles and attended to their needs as only a mother could do. She was active in the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Officers Wives Club; holding many positions including President, Vice-President, Bridge Chairwomen, Social Chairwomen and other positions when called upon. Her constant goal in life was to help others.

Visitation will be on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home, 2950 North Cobb Pkwy., Kennesaw, GA. Ph. # 770-422-7299. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 13, 2023 with a visitation one hour prior to services at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home. A private service will be held at a later date in Elmwood Cemetery at Blytheville, AR. With arrangements by Cobb Funeral Home, Blytheville, AR Ph. 870-763-4431. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com for the Graves family.