Doris Joy Graves Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Doris Joy Graves of Pekin, Illinois, born in Henderson, Tennessee, who passed away on August 2, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Doris Joy Graves to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Major Bruce and Vera Mae Tucker (Johnson); and her siblings-in-law, Roy Ross, Joyce Steinacher and Dora Tucker.
She is survived by: her husband Bill J. Graves; her children, Pamela Rugaard (Vance) of Spring Hill, TN, Anita Wilson of Peoria, Mona Norman (Gregg) of Pekin, Darrell Graves (Kay) of Pekin and John Graves (Patty) of Pekin; her grandchildren, Amy Joy Rugaard of Spring Hill, TN, Andrea Dean (Adam) of Morton, William Rugaard of Spring Hill, TN, Joseph Wilson (Jessica) of Peoria, Luke Wilson of Peoria, Adam Personett (Brittany) of Germantown Hills, Morgan Ulstad (James) of Edwards, Barrett Nicol of Hollywood, CA, Ryan Graves (Alyssa) of Peoria, Kaitlin Graves of St. Louis, MO and Kristin Graves of Pekin; and her siblings, Ima Sue Ross of Peoria, Barbara Ann Faichney of Pekin, Kay Frances Budds (Everett Edenburn) of Pekin and Wendell E. Tucker of Pekin. She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637.
