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Winifred “Miss Winnie” Graves Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1923 - 2016 March 7, 1923 to May 23, 2016 Miss Winnie went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 23, 2016. She was born in Beaumont, Texas on March 7, 1923 the fifth of five children of William and Willie Hettie Dupuy Gamble. She graduated from South Park High School in Beaumont in 1940 and from Jefferson Davis Hospital School of Nursing in 1944. In 1946, Miss Winnie married Clarence H. Graves and for the next forty-five years, until his passing in 1991, they made a loving home first for three sons and later a wonderful and exciting place to visit for a successor generation of grandchildren. After Clarence’s passing, she continued to enjoy her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Miss Winnie was a charter member of Pinecrest Baptist Church where she and Clarence and the boys were a “seed family” from First Baptist Church of Silsbee. She worked seventeen years as a teacher’s aid at the elementary school level in the Silsbee Independent School District, having retired in 1985. Miss Winnie is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Harold and wife E-Lane; Bill and Rayedene; and Mike and wife Sharon. She leaves behind six grandchildren: Darlene and husband Jim Johnson, Mary and husband Tony Sciple, Will and wife Amy Graves, Susan and husband Logan Sellers, Caleb and wife Chelsea Graves, and Amy and husband Carl Navarre; and eight great grandchildren; a sister Nora Gamble Watson; a sister-in-law Annie Ruth Calmia; and several nieces and Nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clarence, two brothers Robert W. Gamble and Paul Gamble; and sister Isabelle Gamble Baker. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment to follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers of Silsbee Oaks Healthcare for the consideration and care given to Miss Winnie these last few months. In lieu of flowers, the family requests those wishing to make a memorial contribution to direst such to Pinecrest Baptist Church, 5660 FM 1122 Silsbee, Texas 77656. We Love You, “Garney”

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There are currently 8 condolences.

Joyce Exline Sunday October 9, 2016 at 10:11 PM

Dear Garnie: I hope that you knew how dearly much I loved you! I will always love you and PawPaw and I miss you both tremendously. Words cannot say how much! You are and always will be a special part of my life. I will always remember the special times I had as a child at your home with you and Darlene and Mary and as an adult you always helped me throughout my life and I know that Mother feels the same. We love you Garnie, and always will! God LOVE and KEEP YOU!

PJ Friday June 10, 2016 at 4:01 PM

My husband and I would like to express our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of your beloved Miss Winnie. Having lost a loved one recently, we understand the pain of losing one so dear, therefore, we wanted to share with you comfort from Gods word found in John 5:28,29. Jesus showed us a wonderful example of the resurrection when he resurrected Lazarus here on earth, back to the arms of those he loved. (John 11) Remember also that our Heavenly Father expresses his loving compassion for all of us when someone we love dies. ( Psalm 34:18) Be sure to share your memories with those who surround you, for the memories shared are the ones most truly cherished, may they bring you a sense of peace and joy to your hearts as you begin to heal. Take care of yourselves and each other during this very difficult time.

Gwen DeHart (Choren Davis' daughter) Tuesday May 31, 2016 at 4:28 PM

So sorry to learn about this. She was a good friend to my Mom and us. She will be missed by many.

Debbie Lacey Wednesday May 25, 2016 at 6:09 PM

So sorry for your loss of such a Special Christian & caring lady. Prayers for you Mike & your family.

Brenda Wyer Wednesday May 25, 2016 at 5:52 PM

Praying for Gods comfort and peace for the family.

Milton Campbell Wednesday May 25, 2016 at 8:38 AM

The greatest place to be is in the loving arms of our Savior! Being absent from this body to be present with the LORD.

Fr. Kevin L. Badeaux Tuesday May 24, 2016 at 7:52 PM

Prayers and sincere condolences..

Bill Bellenger Tuesday May 24, 2016 at 5:17 PM

Harold, Bill, and Mike. My condolences to you and your family.Your mother was a special person.

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