Marianne D Graves

On November 25, 2022, Ms. Marianne Dean Graves was received into her Lord's loving arms. She loved the Lord first, living a joyful life of service to Him and to others, holding a special place in her heart for all of God's creatures.

Marianne was born on October 21, 1929, to Robert and Katherine Dean in Memphis, Tennessee, where she grew up and graduated from Miss Hutchison's School for Girls. She served as a Princess of the Memphis Cotton Carnival and was a member of Quakertown chapter of the DAR. She met and married Carl H. Graves, and they raised their family of three daughters together.

She had a beautiful smile, a quick wit, and a tremendous heart, finding joy in spreading smiles to all who knew her. She had a creative spirit, having shown her paintings, published her poetry, composed pieces for the piano, won an award for her lifelike drawing, and she loved singing funny little songs she thought up. At the age of 93, she recently published her book, "Be Ye Kind One to Another."

Marianne returned to school as an adult, taking her Associate of Arts degree magna cum laude at Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills, Michigan. While there, she was the leading force in saving the wildflower preserve from being destroyed by construction plans. She subsequently was awarded a full scholarship to Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.

Our dearest Marianne is greatly missed by us all. She leaves behind her loved ones to celebrate her remarkable life: her dear little kitty Miss Peep; her daughters Deborah Troxell, Linda (Craig) Dickinson, and Lisa (Jim) Sheldon; her grandsons Blaine (Lama) Garrison and Ryan Garrison; her great-grandchildren Thomas and his mother Tasha, Nuh, Ibrahim, Rassina Garrison; her brother Asa L. Stamps and family; her sister Mary Lindsay Dickinson and family; her beloved nieces Susan DeGarmo and Patricia Bryan.

Marianne's family offers heartfelt thanks to the gentlemen of Gowensville Fire and Rescue, who never hesitated to respond with care and compassion. We offer our sincere gratitude to the staff of Crescent Hospice, who tended to our beloved mother with kindness, love, and respect. Special thanks as well to Casey of Mackey Mortuary. Miss Marianne will be missed and loved by all, and always remembered with our deepest love.

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