Mary Graves

December 19, 1914 - March 12, 2002

Mary Sue Graves, 87, of 842 North Main St., died at 4:37 P.M. Saturday (March 9, 2002) in WCA Hospital. She was born December 19, 1914 in Danville, Va., daughter of Jessie and Louise Brockman. Before retiring, she had been employed at the former Hotel Jamestown, and in earlier years had worked at the former Hotel Samuels and had been a self-employed caterer. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, where she was a past president and member of the choir, a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Missionary Board, a member of the Prayer band, the Willing Workers, the pastor's aide, chairperson of the American Baptist Love Gift Committee, and was a member of Feed the Children of New York. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and all kinds of crafts. She was generous all-around people person who could always be depended on to help others. Survivors: Daughters: Bernice Brockman and Queen Roberts Grandchildren: Steven and Tina Brockman, Colisa, Mary Sue, James, Colby, and Colisa Roberts, Nadine Adley 11 Great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert L. Amos, who died in 1973, her second husband, Percy Graves, who died in 1976, a son, William Roberts in 1993; 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. Rev. Leroy Walker will officiate at the service. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. Memorials: Emmanuel Baptist Church 53 West 23rd Street Jamestown, NY 14701