Clyda Mae Graves, age 93, of Boling passed away peacefully at her residence on September 10, 2024.
Clyda was born in Wharton to the late Clyde and Alma Asher Guill. She graduated from Boling High School. On October 10, 1960, she married William Marshall Graves in Bay City. He preceded her in death on August 25, 1993. Clyda loved decorating for the holidays, playing dominoes, traveling, especially to casinos, going out for ice cream, and being with her grandchildren. She was known to enjoy life, embracing each day with joy and enthusiasm. Her passion for living was evident in everything she did. She had a great sense of style, whether attending a simple gathering or grand event. She dressed with flair, the perfect accessories, turning heads and inspiring those around her. Her dress reflected her personality, graceful, thoughtful and full of life.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Alma McIntyre, and brothers, Eddie Guill and Andy Guill.
Clyda is survived by her daughter, Debi Caldwell and husband, Robert of Iago, son, Dane Graves and wife, Tracy of Boling, sister, Sherry Glenn of Boling, grandchildren, Cory Marshall Graves and wife, Shara, Shelbie DeZell and husband, Derek and Stevie Jones, great grandchildren, Cooper William Graves, Collin Marshall Graves, Tyler DeZell, Kylie DeZell, Cash DeZell, Cameron Snyder and Kendal Snyder.
A sincere thank you to the employees of Elmcroft and Hospice for their love and care for Clyda in at her end of life
The funeral services and ceremonies to honor Clyda will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Wharton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton, TX. Serving as pallbearers are Cory Graves, Cooper Graves, Derek DeZell, Brandon Bermudes, and Brett Glenn.
Funeral services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com
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