On February 21, 2024, Jesus called our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother home to glory.

Ruth Veolia Graves was born on June 25, 1939, to the late Walter and Ruth Louise Turner in Waverly, VA. She attended the Sussex Co. Public School System.

Ruth, who was affectionately known as Sister and Lady to many of her family members, worshipped God at the Church of God Apostolic Faith in Waverly, VA under the leadership of Bishop Richard T. Brown, Sr. where she received Christ at an early age.

She later married Vernon M. Graves, Sr. (Who preceded her in death). She then joined Rose of Sharon Apostolic Church under the leadership of Elder Isaac Holmes and later the presiding Bishop Tyrone Harper, Sr.

Ruth worked as a hospitality worker at Holiday Inn in Petersburg, VA for over 20 years, retiring in the early 2000s.

Momma enjoyed spending time with her Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren. She especially looked forward to Sunday dinners with a house full of family. Momma loved to read her Bible, attend church services until her health declined, and listen to her favorite Gospel music stations. She always encouraged her Children and Grandchildren to pray for each other and to continue having family prayer.

She was preceded in death by her son Marvin Graves, Sr, and daughter Deborah Graves Britton. She leaves to cherish her memory of three loving and devoted Daughters, Yvonne Goode (Floyd, Sr.), Audrey Winfield (Roosevelt), and Paula Graves all of Waverly, VA. Four loving and devoted sons, Larry Turner (Sondra) of Hopewell, VA, Ronald Graves (Maria) of Hampton, VA, Vernon Graves, Sr. (Karen) of Petersburg, VA, and Michael Graves, Sr. (Terry) of Chesterfield, VA. A loving Brother, Arceal Turner (Jackie) of Summerville, SC. Eight Granddaughters, Tekisha Bryan (Karl) of Chester, VA, Donnelia White of Maryland, VA, Natarsha Goode of Chester, VA, Sharita Turner (Phillip) of Hopewell, VA, M'Nicka Graves of South Boston, VA, Taccarri Tucker (Marquell, Sr.) of Petersburg, VA, Anjeannae Hall & Alexis Hayes (TeeJay) both of Hopewell, VA. Ten Grandsons, Markeith Graves, Sr. (Katja) of Lexington, SC, Darnell Graves, Sr., & Keon Winfield both of Waverly, VA, Marvin Graves, Jr of South Boston, VA, Toyrion Graves, Sr. (Telka) & Floyd Goode, Jr both of Petersburg, VA, Michael Graves, Jr of Chesterfield, VA, Trevon Winfield of Waverly, VA, Melando Brown (Brianna) of Prince George, VA, and Monte Hinton (Dafreda) of Waverly, VA. One nephew Jermaine Turner of Charleston, SC. Twenty-eight great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

Ruth has one aunt, Francis Patterson, and three aunts who preceded her in death, Nellie Hinton, Katie Baines, and Virginia Brown. She also has two sisters-in-law, Alberta Chalmers (Claude) and Ernell Winfield, and two brothers-in-law, Herbert Graves Sr & Melvin Graves. She was also preceded in death by a number of in-laws. Ruth has a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved and cherished dearly. Among them are three devoted cousins Evangelist Linda Brown, Kathrine Hinton, and Janet Chambliss. Momma had several care takers whom she loved and appreciated. We would like to thank the Hospice Care of VA nursing staff for taking care of our Mother during her transition. Special thank you to Laura.

Ruth V. Graves Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Rose of Sharon Church, 438 Elm St, Waverly, VA 23890, Bishop Tyrone Harper, Sr. Pastor & Eulogist. Interment will follow at Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery, Jerusalem Plank Road, Waverly, VA.

Public Viewing for Mrs Graves will be 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday, March 1, 2024, at Peace Funeral Home, 237 Railroad Avenue, Waverly, Virginia.

Please keep the Family uplifted in prayer.