Pauline Mary Graves, age 95, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on September 7, 2017 at her residence.
Born on August 2, 1922 in Pekin, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Raymond Temple & Pearl (Blankenbaker) Temple. On November 27, 1946 she married Frank Shanks Graves, who precedes her in death.
Pauline was retired from the Washington County Rural Telephone CO-OP with 20 years of service as a bookkeeper. She was a
member of Pekin United Methodist, & DAR.
Survivors include 2 sons, David Blair (Ruth Ann) Graves & Stephen Allen (Paula Ratts) Graves; 2 daughters, Helaine Clare
Rickard & Deborah Sue (Mike) Flaugher; 9 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband; 3 brothers, Blair Temple, Lloyd Temple & Howard Temple; sister, Julia Temple
Fitzpatrick; son in law, Garry Rickard.
The funeral service will be at 4:00 PM Saturday September 9, at the Pekin United Methodist Church. Viewing will be Saturday
from 10:00 AM until time at the church.
Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Rev. Mark Zerkel will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pekin United Methodist Church.
Online expressions: www.hughestaylor.net
