Velma Graves Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Velma Graves of Vinton, Virginia, born in Roanoke, Virginia, who passed away on June 11, 2024 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Velma Graves to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ovid H. Graves; her parents, Weaver B. Lucas and Beatrice G. Lucas; and her siblings, Juanita L. Brown and Linwood W. Lucas.
She is survived by: her children, Michael R. Graves (Mary Ann) of Longs, SC, David W. Graves of Greensboro, NC, Vickie G. Damico (David) of Roanoke and Charles L. Graves (Stacy) of Wilmington, NC; her grandchildren, Lisa Damico (Austin Williams), Laura Olson (Nick), Christine Damico (Andrew Miller), Chelsea Graves (Nalika Nom), Brianna Hembree (John), Taylor Graves, John Graves (Ashley), Lucas Graves (Hannah) and Daniel Graves (Grace); her great grandchildren, Benjamin, Caroline Olson, Sophia Williams-Damico, Palmer Graves, Vera Hembree and Hudson Graves; and her brother Bobby J. Lucas (Jean) of Roanoke Rapids, NC. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
While flowers are appreciated, donations may be made in her memory to the Thrasher UMC Preschool or to the Thrasher United Methodist Women for the kitchen fund, care of Thrasher United Methodist Church, 707 E. Washington Ave., Vinton, VA 24179.
