Mary Emma Graves, age 92 of Manton, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at her residence.

She was born September 18, 1924 in Marion County. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and upholstering. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Manton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edward "Buck" Graves; one son, Eddie Graves, Jr.; her parents, Joseph T. and Mary Elizabeth Gootee Mattingly; her stepmother, Mary Lilly Graves Mattingly; one sister, Rose Kelty.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Graves of Manton, one son, Donnie Graves of Manton; seven grandchildren, Tim (Merry Jo), Terry (Chris), Tracy (Meagan), Nicholas (Christy), Tiffany and Thomas Graves all of Springfield, Quentin Graves of Columbia; one daughter-in-law, Louise Graves of Springfield.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 6964 Cissellville Road, Manton. Interment will follow in Saint Rose Cemetery. The Rev. Matt Hardesty will officiate.

Visitation is 3-8 PM Wednesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 PM.

Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.