Edla Jean Graf entered into eternal rest on November 19, 2020. Born in Austin, TX on January 16, 1931; she now reunites with her parents, Vennie Eugene Smith and Edla Evelyn Blomdahl Smith; husband, Calvin Robert Graf; brother-in-laws, Eugene Graf and Edward Graf; and sister-in-law, Isabelle Graf. Edla was an alumni of Brackenridge High School and went on to further her education in Early Childhood Education, obtaining her associates degree from San Antonio College.
Edla married the love of her life, Calvin Robert Graf on May 31, 1952 in Austin, TX. Together they had two sons, Larry Wayne Graf and Michael Robert Graf.
She worked most of her life as a bookkeeper and secretary for many different organizations as well as church's. She was a member of The Concordia Lutheran Church since December of 1960; as well as a member of the Castle Hills Woman’s Club, Castle Hills Garden Club and the San Antonio Garden Club. On her free time Edla enjoyed gardening, as she had quite the green thumb. Most important to her was her family and making memories with her children and grandchildren.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories her sons, Larry Wayne Graf and wife Kathi Jo, Michael Robert Graf; grandchildren: Teri Lynn Graf, Thomas Ryan Graf and wife Haley, Haley Michelle Graf, Ashley Lynn Graf; great-grandchild Kira Lee Graf; sister, Barbara Lea Cox; sister-in-law, Dorothy Slavin; and numerous other relatives and friends.A graveside service will take place on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 2:00 pm. For online tributes please visit the online guestbook.
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