Mrs. Dorothy Graves of Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest Tuesday, May 20, 2020 at Waverly Health & Rehabilitation Center, Waverly, VA.  Dorothy was born November 25, 1931 to the late Johnnie & Martha Murphy Howard.  Dorothy was a faithful member of Zion Hill Church in Waverly, where she was a dedicated Missionary Member.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Graves; her sisters, Martha Hellen Holmes, and Virginia Rose Howard; brothers, John T. Howard and Willie V. Howard.

She lives to cherish her memories a host of nieces, one faithful and dedicated niece, Minnie Anderson of Waverly, VA, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family will have a private service.