Alletta Graves

Alletta Daniels Graves, 75, of Handy Rd., Denton died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Britthaven of Guilford. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, March 17 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel conducted by Rev. Derald Smith. Interment will follow at Lineberry United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Graves was born August 1, 1934 in Davidson County to Arlie Clifton Daniels and Virgie York Daniels. She married Richard Graves on Nov. 26, 1955 and they renewed their wedding vows for their 50th wedding anniversary with the original wedding party. She was a licensed Realtor, she had worked for Burlington Industries, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Graves was a very active member of Lineberry United Methodist Church, also she was a member of the Eastern Star Denton Chapter where she was the Youngest Worthy Matron. She was an Author having written 5 books and she loved to do crafts and work with her hands. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Ronald Frank Pleasants III. Survivors include, husband of 54 years Richard Lee Graves of the home, daughters; LeAnna Graves and friend Kathy Coyle of Lenoir, Rosemary Graves Cranford and husband Mike of Mt. Pleasant, sisters; Leeattress Daniels Faircloth of Florida and Mary Ann Daniels Moody of Thomasville, and (3) grandchildren; Rebekah Pleasants, Emily Pleasants, and Morgan Pleasants. The family will see friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton and other times at the residence on Handy Rd. In lieu of flowers the family ask memorials be sent to Lineberry United Methodist Church Memorial Fund in c/o Linda Pearce 2222 Piedmont School Rd., Denton, NC 27239 Online condolences may be sent to www.briggsfuneralhome.com