Graves, Helen Eugenia, Helen Eugenia Graves, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 28, 2006. Helen was born on Oct. 25, 1908 in Aldrich, Polk County, Mo. to the parents of Andrew Jackson Baker and Grace McCulley Baker. She came to Arizona as a young girl with her parents and sister Lois. Helen graduated from Phoenix Union High School and received a teaching degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson. She taught English,
Latin, and math in the Seligman and Phoenix school districts. She married Rod Graves on May 20, 1938. Rod and Helen established Rod's Steak House in 1946, which they owned and operated until 1967. Helen was an active member of the Williams community for 65 years. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Rod Graves; her sister Lois Baker Donovan; and her brother-in-law Gene Donovan all of Williams. She is survived by her son Rodney Jackson (Jack) Graves and his wife, Beverly Kiser Graves of Phoenix; grandchildren Helen Kathryn (Kathy) and Chad Merwin of Phoenix, Kevin and Leslie McKnight of Studio City, Calif., Krista and Patrick Morris of Phoenix; great-grandchildren Brooke Merwin, Connor and Ian McKnight, Mackenzie, A.J. and Josh Morris; nieces and nephews Jeannette and Roy Killinsworth, Dennis and Pat Donovan, Alan and Jane Graves Doty; Jerry and Sylvia Graves; and several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Williams on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception in the church social hall. Jack, Bev and family wish to express their gratitude for the loving care given to Helen by Daniela and De De at the Fountain of Youth Group Home; and the wonderful Angels of care Shari, Carol and Dr. Perrin and nursing staff at Hospice of The Valley in Phoenix. We feel very blessed that you have touched our lives. The family suggests flowers or donations to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix, AZ 85014. (From The Williams Grand-Canyon News).
Son, Rodney Jackson Graves JAN 26, 1941 -Dec 31, 2021,, Ashes Spread on BWMountain
Latin, and math in the Seligman and Phoenix school districts. She married Rod Graves on May 20, 1938. Rod and Helen established Rod's Steak House in 1946, which they owned and operated until 1967. Helen was an active member of the Williams community for 65 years. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Rod Graves; her sister Lois Baker Donovan; and her brother-in-law Gene Donovan all of Williams. She is survived by her son Rodney Jackson (Jack) Graves and his wife, Beverly Kiser Graves of Phoenix; grandchildren Helen Kathryn (Kathy) and Chad Merwin of Phoenix, Kevin and Leslie McKnight of Studio City, Calif., Krista and Patrick Morris of Phoenix; great-grandchildren Brooke Merwin, Connor and Ian McKnight, Mackenzie, A.J. and Josh Morris; nieces and nephews Jeannette and Roy Killinsworth, Dennis and Pat Donovan, Alan and Jane Graves Doty; Jerry and Sylvia Graves; and several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Williams on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception in the church social hall. Jack, Bev and family wish to express their gratitude for the loving care given to Helen by Daniela and De De at the Fountain of Youth Group Home; and the wonderful Angels of care Shari, Carol and Dr. Perrin and nursing staff at Hospice of The Valley in Phoenix. We feel very blessed that you have touched our lives. The family suggests flowers or donations to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix, AZ 85014. (From The Williams Grand-Canyon News).
Son, Rodney Jackson Graves JAN 26, 1941 -Dec 31, 2021,, Ashes Spread on BWMountain
Graves, Helen Eugenia, Helen Eugenia Graves, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 28, 2006. Helen was born on Oct. 25, 1908 in Aldrich, Polk County, Mo. to the parents of Andrew Jackson Baker and Grace McCulley Baker. She came to Arizona as a young girl with her parents and sister Lois. Helen graduated from Phoenix Union High School and received a teaching degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson. She taught English,
Latin, and math in the Seligman and Phoenix school districts. She married Rod Graves on May 20, 1938. Rod and Helen established Rod's Steak House in 1946, which they owned and operated until 1967. Helen was an active member of the Williams community for 65 years. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Rod Graves; her sister Lois Baker Donovan; and her brother-in-law Gene Donovan all of Williams. She is survived by her son Rodney Jackson (Jack) Graves and his wife, Beverly Kiser Graves of Phoenix; grandchildren Helen Kathryn (Kathy) and Chad Merwin of Phoenix, Kevin and Leslie McKnight of Studio City, Calif., Krista and Patrick Morris of Phoenix; great-grandchildren Brooke Merwin, Connor and Ian McKnight, Mackenzie, A.J. and Josh Morris; nieces and nephews Jeannette and Roy Killinsworth, Dennis and Pat Donovan, Alan and Jane Graves Doty; Jerry and Sylvia Graves; and several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Williams on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception in the church social hall. Jack, Bev and family wish to express their gratitude for the loving care given to Helen by Daniela and De De at the Fountain of Youth Group Home; and the wonderful Angels of care Shari, Carol and Dr. Perrin and nursing staff at Hospice of The Valley in Phoenix. We feel very blessed that you have touched our lives. The family suggests flowers or donations to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix, AZ 85014. (From The Williams Grand-Canyon News).
Son, Rodney Jackson Graves JAN 26, 1941 -Dec 31, 2021,, Ashes Spread on BWMountain
Latin, and math in the Seligman and Phoenix school districts. She married Rod Graves on May 20, 1938. Rod and Helen established Rod's Steak House in 1946, which they owned and operated until 1967. Helen was an active member of the Williams community for 65 years. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Rod Graves; her sister Lois Baker Donovan; and her brother-in-law Gene Donovan all of Williams. She is survived by her son Rodney Jackson (Jack) Graves and his wife, Beverly Kiser Graves of Phoenix; grandchildren Helen Kathryn (Kathy) and Chad Merwin of Phoenix, Kevin and Leslie McKnight of Studio City, Calif., Krista and Patrick Morris of Phoenix; great-grandchildren Brooke Merwin, Connor and Ian McKnight, Mackenzie, A.J. and Josh Morris; nieces and nephews Jeannette and Roy Killinsworth, Dennis and Pat Donovan, Alan and Jane Graves Doty; Jerry and Sylvia Graves; and several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Williams on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception in the church social hall. Jack, Bev and family wish to express their gratitude for the loving care given to Helen by Daniela and De De at the Fountain of Youth Group Home; and the wonderful Angels of care Shari, Carol and Dr. Perrin and nursing staff at Hospice of The Valley in Phoenix. We feel very blessed that you have touched our lives. The family suggests flowers or donations to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix, AZ 85014. (From The Williams Grand-Canyon News).
Son, Rodney Jackson Graves JAN 26, 1941 -Dec 31, 2021,, Ashes Spread on BWMountain
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Beloved wife of Rodney E. Graves and Mother of Rodney Jackson Graves. Helen was born in Aldrich Missouri daughter of Andrew Jackson and Grace M McCulley Baker
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