Elizabeth Graves Obituary

Ling and family,

I am so soory to hear the news.

David Tate

Dear Tavia, Julie, and Mrs. Flo,
I am so sorry to hear of Elizabeth's untimely death. She was such a spunky girl with a strong spirit which explains how she fought so hard and long against the cancer. I know that she is in heaven now and is no longer struggling with the horrific pain she had to have been in. She is now at peace.

Losing those we love so much is never easy yet as time passes it becomes a bit easier to cope. I know how hard this must be. I will keep you all in my prayers. God bless you all and may you find comfort in the Lord at this time. Sincerely, Julie Edwards Rose

Tavia, Flo, and Julie,

Nova Sue just called to let me know that Elizabeth had died. I know your heart is heavy at this time, but take comfort in knowing that she is with her daddy and the two of them are surely having a wonderful time and discussing how they will help all of you cope with this loss.

Flo, you have been a wonderful mother and no one could have done more for a daughter than you. You instilled in Elizabeth morals, integrity, and genuine southern charm. You are one of the strongest people I know and I feel that you will be the rock for everyone else.

Tavia and Julie--You both have been wonderful sisters to Elizabeth, and like your mother, I know that you will be strong for her children.

Our days at Jonesco seem like yesterday. I can still see Elizabeth struggling in math yet never letting it get the best of her. Her smile was always intact regardless of the problem(s) at hand.

I have all of you in my prayers and I hope that my sister, who died of cancer this time last year, will get to meet Eizabeth.

God now has Elizabeth in his loving arms and there is no more pain. It is not for us to question when he calls his children home; it is time for us to celebrate her eternal life with him.

I love you all.

Judy Moore

Ling, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Ling, Trey, Logan and Caroline,
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to your family. Elizabeth was a blessing to all who knew her. Her spirit remains in the loving memories of her friends and family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ling,
I am so sorry to hear about Elizabeth. She was the most upbeat lady I've ever met. She was beautiful in every way. I never saw her without her smile and good wishes for me.
She was very proud of you and her children. I will miss her.
I can't imagine how the family feels. I know she is not in pain now. That is only silver lining I see here.
Please give your children a big hug and if there is anything at all I can do, please call me.

Dear Ling and family:
We are very saddened by your loss. I hope you will continue to feel her sunny ways around you in unexpected places. Sending you all comforting hugs and love. The Mahoney Family

Graves & Mellard family:
May the Lord be with you during this difficult chapter of life--my thoughts are with you as I remember a fine lady, sister and friend,heaven is so blessed to have her!!

I was so saddened to read of Elizabeth's passing. I worked with her several years on the Relay For Life and she was an inspiration to everyone. Despite her illness, she was always upbeat and an amazing worker. Her loss is huge for her family, friends and community. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Flo and Tavia, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with both you and your family. I know GOD is embracing her and will be with all of you throughout these difficult times. Elaine Wilkerson

Dear Graves Family,
We are deeply saddened to learn that Elizabeth lost the fight for which she fought so hard! She was such an incredibly wonderful, sunny, bright, positive, and energetic woman. I have been thinking of you ALL and can't help but remember the fun times we had the last few summers in Hilton Head. We look forward to seeing you all next summer! Love, The Holgates

Dear Flo, Tavia, Julie, Ling, Trey, Logan and Caroline,

Not unlike so many others, I was touched by Elizabeth's loving, witty, beautiful personality; both as a young Phi Mu girl at Brenau and again, as we'd become more mature women more recently. She was incredibly graceful and courageous. I am grateful to have known her and to have called her my friend.

My prayer is that the Lord will hold each of you in the palm of His hand, and that you will feel His love and comfort.

With much love,

The Graves Family,

We are very sorry for your loss. She was a very special person who inspired many people. Wonderful memories of her will remain with us.

Karolyn(The Cutting Room) and John
Townsend (Mr. T)

Ling,
I am so sorry to hear about Elizabeth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Flo, Tavia, Julie, and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I will never forget the fun that we had as children at the sleepovers at your home. It still brings a smile to my face.

Dear Ling -
No life, including mine, was untouched by Elizabeth's love, curiosity, humor and fervor for life. I send big arms to hug all of you right now and prayers that the Lord will shore you up during the days ahead. Much love.

Ling,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dick and Rita Hester

Ling and family
Linda and I are truly saddened by your loss. Our prayers will be with you. We know that through the strength of the Lord and your family you will be consoled.
Ray and Linda Landry

Ling, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Elizabeth was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. Prov. 3:5-6
We all miss her dearly and family that much more - we know she is looking over us each and every moment! She was an inspiration to all of us, a true light of Jesus! May we all shine her light onward! We love you, Elizabeth (but you already know that). :-)

Ling and Family, May God bless you during this time of sorrow.

Georgia Malphrus Luesing

Dearest Florabelle and family,
Our family goes back a very long way with yours in Haddock, Georgia.
My Aunt Frances loved you so much.
I am saddened to hear of your loss.
Know that I am praying for all of your family and your broken hearts.

Dear Ling,
Words cannot express what sadness I felt upon hearing of Elizabeth's death. She was one of a kind. My heart and prayers are with you and the children. She will never be forgotten!
Peggy Walton

Ling and Family -

Elizabeth was such a strong person and an inspiration during her fight. So sorry we couldn't be with you today. You are in our hearts and prayers. May God's peace comfort you in this difficult time.

Dear Flo, Chuck and I are saddened by Elizabeth's death/ I recall a conversation between her and her Dad about this time of year when she was a teen. She was begging her Dad to allow her to go out with a boy friend on New Year's Eve. He was not so obliging.It was a serious conversation but humorous as only her Dad could provide. She was a special lady. We share your grief and hope to see you soon, hopefully at Santa Monica on May 2.Please know that you are in our to=houghts and prayers as you once again handle your grief. We love you very much.I shared your news today with Ruth Knox who has been out of town for several days and had not yet read the obituary.
Mary Goss Hughes
Auxvasse, MO

Dear Ling and family, I am so saddened to hear of Elizabeth's passing. What a sorrow this is for all of you. What just came to mind is a quote from Evangeline that goes - "silently one by one in the infinite meadows of heaven, blossom the lovely stars, the forget me nots of the angels" . There is no doubt that heaven has another angel. God Bless you all.

Ling and Family,

Please accept our deepest condolences.

We’ll always remember Elizabeth’s happy smile and her radiant personality gave a warm feeling of friendship every time we saw her.

You’re in our thoughts and prayers.

Elizabeth was an amazingly passionate woman. I was honored to have served with her in the Junior League of Savannah. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Dear Ling,

Please know that you and your children are in the thoughts and prayers of my family and me..

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

We are deeply saddened by this news and just want all of you to know that we are thinking and praying for you during this time. Elizabeth truly "fought the good fight" and was a wonderful leader in the fight against breast cancer that has affected so many of us.

Love, Sally and Don Peavy,
Emily and Tim Johnson

Dear Ling and entire family,
I am so sorry to hear about Elizabeth's passing. My heart goes out to all of you during such a very sad time. May God Bless You!

Flo,

Debra and I were very sad to hear of Elizabeth's passing. Our hearts go out to you and your entire family. Although we did not know Elizabeth, Emily spoke of her often and we have heard from others as well about what a special person she was. Her legacy will live on in her children, her loving family and her work with cancer awareness and education. We hope that this will bring some small comfort to you. We will continue to think of you during this sad time.

Dear Flo,
What a tragic loss you must be feeling at this time. Losing a child is one of the hardest things God gives us. Keep strong and know you are in my prayers. God needed another angel and so he called Elizabeth home.
My love!

Elizabeth was a beacon of light to all who were surviving cancer.

In all of the years we knew her, she never once complained and always was concerned about others.

Some of our brightest moments on Hilton Head Island were working along side of her with the Cancer Association and the Relay for Life.

May the name of Elizabeth Graves be for an Eternal Blessing and may her family be comforted with all who mourn the loss of a beloved one.

Love and many blessings,
Rabbi Dr Arthur and Ellen Segal
Hilton Head Island

Tavia, Flo and Julie, I can't express how heavy my heart feels for all of you. Emotionally, I feel so sad yet I know Elizabeth is healthy and with both her earthly father as well as her Heavenly Father. Elizabeth was and will continue being a light in this life and those fortunate enough to have crossed her path walked away with a small piece of that light. God bless all of you, Love , Julie

May The Peace Of the Lord, Be With
The Family, Now And Forever.
Elizabeth was a true and faithful inspiration to me as a throat cancer survivor. I will never forget how she could bring laughter, and love.

Dear Tavia, Julie and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Although I lives went in different directions I feel blessed to have known Elizabeth. She has touched so many lives.

You will all remain in my prayers.

It is so hard to hear this sad news about Elizabeth. She was my Phi Mu sister @ Brenau. My regional director for Kids Discovery is chairperson for Relay for Life in Navarre, FL. We will make a special remembrance for her. My prayers are with her family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I had the pleasure of meeting Elizabeth while I still lived on Hilton Head.

Thinking of all of you at this time.

May the peace of God be with you. Let this be strength to carry on.

Dear Family,
This is such sad news. Elizabeth was such a special person. Flo, Tavia, Julie, Ling and children, you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Sue and Eddie Loosier

To Elizabeth's family..please know that you have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We are in awe of her determination,her spirit,and her desire to help others who are fighting this disease. Her wit,and her laughter will be at the forefront of our memories.God bless you and may he lift you up and give you his strength and his peace at this time.
With much love, Michelle and Clara

Dear Flo, Tavia, Julie & family,
I am so sorry to hear of Elizabeth's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Beth Castellaw

Dear Family,
Although I do not know you I want to express my deepest sympathies for Elizabeth's family. I have just had a mastectomy 11 days ago. It's because of people like Elizabeth, with their dedication to promoting breast health that I found my nodule during a self exam. So Thank you Elizabeth, what a wonderful beautiful gift you have given people. Information, education and a chance to lead a healthy life.
If someone from the family would like to contact me, I own a sign shop and I would be honored to donate signs or whatever to assist with your fundraising efforts.

Elizabeth was a rock. She was a rock for her family and each of her friends. One thing I remember most about Elizabeth is she always showed up, usually late and sometime couldn't stay long, but she was sure to be there. She was there for everyone, if it was just to say hello, or to bring a dish or help someone, visit them when they needed something; She spread herself around and shared herself with others.
The other thing I know about Elizabeth was she was a life observer, she always asked "why" (along with who, what when and how) She was a natural "reporter" if she hadn't been a great interior decorator, she should have worked for a newspaper! There was never an uninterigated conversation with Elizabeth, she always wanted to examine and disect the conversation. we, as her friends, always knew there would be a, "well why do you feal that way? or a "let me ask you this..." She was a challenger and a true friend to whomever was lucky enough to be known by her. I remember when her office flooded one day and she asked me to help her lay her sample books on her front lawn to dry, when we were done her yard looked halarious with all the books layed out in the sun.

Elizabeth always had a smile for you and didn't waste words. She loved her husband, family and community. I thought what Greg said this moring in church was so true, that we lost a dear member of our chruch, it's true she will be dearly missed by all, but not forgotten. We love you Elizabeth and hope you are at peace now, no longer having to go through all the pain and suffering. You've left a legacy that we can all try to live up to.

With sincere sympathy. Sarah and Skipper

We are so saddened to hear of Elizabeth's death. She was such a vibrant, loving wife, mother and friend. She will certainly be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as they have been for the last few weeks.

Dear Ling and family,
I met you all years ago on vacations to Hilton Head with my sister, Lisa Murray and her family. I am so very sorry to of Elizabeth's death. She has been so heavy on my heart and mind lately.
Please know you all are in my prayers. God bless and keep you and yours!

My Phi Mu roomie and friend. My heart goes out to Flo, Julie, Tavia, Ling and the kids. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers daily. Many fun memories will always be with me. May you be with the Lord and look down upon your family and keep angels encompassed around them.

In my deepest symphathy. Lovingly...Misty Woltman Maulding