She was retired telephone operator for Southwestern Bell/AT&T with over 40 years of service and was member of First United Methodist Church of Monticello. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Graves; a brother, Bill Barnes; and a sister, Bernice Waldrip.
Survivors include her sister, Janet Lawton of Russellville; a sister-in-law, Mavis Barnes of Monticello; three nieces, five nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to Suzanne Zieman and Dalene Stephenson for their kindness, and to Glenda Strickland and the other care-givers at Belle View Estates for their wonderful care over the past year.
Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel by Rev. Dennis Spence. Visitation will be one hour preceding the service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery in Drew County. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 317 South Main St., Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Glenda Strickland
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 6, 2016 Aunt Margaret (that's what she was to me), meant the world to me, she was always smiling and loved her family very much, we would sit and talk about them everyday she was there. She loved looking at the pics of all the kids. Simon being my grandson loved visiting her sometimes when he came to see us. Steele visited her after he would get off the bus at Belle View, she loved giving him hugs and a kiss on his cheek. Karen, Richard and Kim thank you for all you did for your aunt, she loved you all very much. I will truly miss her., You all will always be in my prayers. Love you allCarole(Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Margaret Ann. I considered her a dear friend. May the Lord bless you with strength, comfort and peace at this difficult time.Carole (Doss) Rushing
Formerly of Green Hill
William Owens
Charlotte, NC Friday, November 4, 2016 The Owens Family, William, Sandra and Maddie convey our very heartfelt condolences to all of the Cooper family on your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.Bro Don Johnson
Rison, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 Margaret Ann was a very sweet caring giving lady to usA very sweet spirit and smile we will truly miss her presence.
God Bless you all
Bro Don/Mary Johnson
She gave hymnals to Green Hill a very generous gift
Judy Greer Cook
Burnsville, MN Thursday, November 3, 2016 Tom and I have all of you in our prayers. Our deepest condolences.Tom and Judy Cook
Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, November 2, 2016 So very sorry to hear of Margaret Ann's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy.