May 25, 1923 — Jan. 26, 2014

Flora T. Graves, 90, of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Mich.

Flora was born May 25, 1923 to William and Ida Brillon in Walhalla, North Dakota. On Nov. 15, 1942 she married James R. “John” Graves. John preceded her in death on March 11, 1982.

She is survived by her son, James L. Graves of Niles; two daughters, Linda (Norman) Luhrsen of Buchanan and Sandra (Daniel) Schoenemann of Independence, Mo.; nine grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

Flora was also preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, and eight brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan with Pastor Rick Taylor of First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Buchanan Area Senior Center, 810 Rynearson St, Buchanan, Mich. 49107. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.