## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Eva Smith Graves, 83, died on 25 Jul 1977 at her home in Blacksburg. She was predeceased by her husband, George Thomas Graves. She was survived by three daughters, four sons, two brothers, 40 grandchildren, and 45 great-grandchildren.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Eva Smith Graves were held on 27 Jul 1977 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hoy Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Harless Cemetery, Long Shop.

## Transcript

Eva Mae Smith

2 May 1892 – 25 July 1977
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GRAVES

BLACKSBURG – Mrs. Eva Smith Graves, age 83, died Saturday 25 July 1977 at her home. She was the widow of George Thomas Graves.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gladys G. Lucas, Pembroke; Mrs. Katherine Caldwell, Mrs. Vivian Davis, both of Blacksburg; four sons, Robert L. Graves, Johnny T. Graves, Joseph E. Graves, Carl G. Graves, all of Blacksburg; two brothers, Ray Smith, Blacksburg; Grayton Smith, McCoy; also 40 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Monday 27 July 1977 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hoy Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Harless Cemetery, Long Shop.

Roanoke, Virginia
The Roanoke Times
9 Oct 1977
Page 16
Obituary for Eva Smith GRAVES

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Birth: 2 May 1892 – Gates County, North Carolina, USA
Death: 25 July 1977 – Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Field   | Information                                                |
|---------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name    | Eva Smith Graves                                           |
| Age     | 83 years                                                   |
| Birth   | 2 May 1892; Gates County, North Carolina, USA              |
| Death   | 25 July 1977; Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                     | Relationship         | Residence      |
|--------------------------|----------------------|----------------|
| Eva Smith Graves         | Decedent             | Blacksburg, VA |
| George Thomas Graves     | Spouse (predeceased) | Not specified  |
| Mrs. Gladys G. Lucas     | Daughter             | Pembroke       |
| Mrs. Katherine Caldwell  | Daughter             | Blacksburg, VA |
| Mrs. Vivian Davis        | Daughter             | Blacksburg, VA |
| Robert L. Graves         | Son                  | Blacksburg, VA |
| Johnny T. Graves         | Son                  | Blacksburg, VA |
| Joseph E. Graves         | Son                  | Blacksburg, VA |
| Carl G. Graves           | Son                  | Blacksburg, VA |
| Ray Smith                | Brother              | Blacksburg, VA |
| Grayton Smith            | Brother              | McCoy          |
| 40 grandchildren         | Grandchildren        | Not specified  |
| 45 great-grandchildren   | Great-grandchildren  | Not specified  |
## Publication Details

| Field         | Information       |
|---------------|-------------------|
| Newspaper     | The Roanoke Times |
| Location      | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Date          | 9 Oct 1977        |
| Page          | 16                |
## Other Relevant Information

Eva Mae Smith was born on 2 May 1892 in Gates County, North Carolina, USA. She passed away on 25 July 1977 in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA at the age of 83. The dates mentioned in the obituary are consistent with the days of the week.