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Ernestine Gravely

07/22/1945 - 11/26/2023

Obituary For Ernestine Gravely

On Sunday, November 26, 2023, Ernestine Gravely 78, of Elijah Circle, Martinsville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at her residence. She was born in Virginia July 22, 1945, the daughter of the late Dane Gravely, and Ruth Douglas Gravely.

In addition to her parents, Ernestine was preceded in death by her siblings, Doris Hodge, Lucy Barksdale, John Gravely, Roy Gravely, and Dana Gravely, and two grandchildren, Tamara Gravely, and Dorian Gravely.

Ernestine was a faithful member of the Galilean House of Worship where she served as the head of the Culinary Committee and was a Prayer Warrior. She retired from the Tultex Corporation after many years of service.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Darnell Gravely of the home; one daughter, Lucretia โ€œCherieโ€ Foster (Randy) of Sinking Springs, PA; one son, Ravi Gravely (Tamika) of Greensboro, NC; two grandchildren, Amber Foster, and Jalen Foster both of Sinking Springs, PA; three brothers, James Gravely, Gene A. Gravely, and Carl Gravely (Merlene) all of Martinsville, VA; two sisters, Annie Shelton of Martinsville, VA, and Silver Keen (Vernon) of Richmond, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA with Bishop Michael Penn, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 1310 Carver Rd., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 1245 Elijah Circle, Martinsville, VA.

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Janice Foster-Carrington sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Ernestine Gravely - December 01, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. Love, J. Foster, Carringtons, Sumbys and Wigginses

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Glynis Toler sent Beautiful Dreams for Ernestine Gravely - December 01, 2023

Our prayers and condolences to the family and loved ones. Rest in Heaven, Rodney Manns and family

Corey Keen sent Gracious Lavender Basket for Ernestine Gravely - November 30, 2023

Thinking of you all and praying for moments of peace and comfort during this time. We love and miss you Aunt Tenny!

Corey Keen & Ashley Brinkley

The Peace Lily was sent for Ernestine Gravely - November 30, 2023

Anquinette Waller Hampton sent Radiant Foliage Planter for Ernestine Gravely - November 30, 2023

With sympathy & condolences from all of us here in Dayton, Ohio. Keeping the Gravely family in prayer. Anquinette Waller Hampton & family

Our sincere sympathies are extended to the Gravely family. God has called another one of his good and faithful servants home to be with Him. God, Deet and the rest of Teeny's family who have gone on before her were there to welcome her. We are praying for your strength in the difficult days ahead of you. Jesse & Colleen Hairston, Pearl Carter & Children

Sending condolences, prayers and love to the Gravely family. She was such a kind and sweet person. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you all. Min. Calhoun and Min. Savannah Hairston (didn't imclude name previously)

We're sending love, prayers and condolences to the Gravely family. She was such a kind and sweet person. May God continue to comfort and strengthen you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your cousin, CUTRENA Allen.

My condolences to the Gravely family. You all are in my prayers. Your cousin, CUTRENA Allen.

My sincere condolences are being extended to the Family of the late Ernestine Gravely. I always called her Tina. We worked in the knitting department at Tultex for years. She was very nice and very easy going ๐Ÿ‘ She will be greatly missed by all whom she had come in contact with. Just remember Family that our God will take care of you ๐Ÿ™ He will see you through. Sincerely, Norma J Gravely

Condolences on behalf of the Campbell family. Your family is in our prayers

My deepest condolences to the family. This great wonderful woman of God will be sorely missed. Let us celebrate her life with great joy. Elder Jane M. Brown

Condolences from my family to yours. We'll keep you raised up in our prayers.

Rodney Manns

My condolences to you and your family! You'll be in my prayers and thoughts. Angela James

Sending condolences during this time of bereavement. You are in my prayers. Gladys King

I still can't believe this. I will miss you deeply. Miss the hugs, laughs, smiles. I love you forever and ever.

She was sweet, always smiling and her service for God was wonderful. We will miss your smile in the morning at church. Your church family: Taylor and Moss

You will be greatly missed So beautiful inside and out.Praying for the Gravely and Eggleston Family

So sorry for the family's' loss. Sending prayers Love Fannie Smith

Prayers and Condolences to the Family. Natalie Wilson.

My condolences to the family. Betty Gravely Burwell

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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