Ceolia Graves

Ceolia Graves! A delightful soul given by God to the late Cleveland and Sarah Graves on a Thursday, March 7, 1940 in Hinds County, Bolton, Mississippi. She was the third child of eight children. She was raised in a God-fearing home where Jesus was a household name. She accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at the age of 13 under the leadership of Reverend H. C. Gross and began her spiritual journey.

Ceolia Graves! A committed and dedicated member of the Hill of Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Volunteer Custodian, Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, Senior Choir Member, Mission Member and Bible Study Member where she loved being on Zoom until her health failed. She was elevated to the Mother’s Ministry, March 20, 2025. She was a member of Hinds, Madison and Adjoining Counties Christian Institute.

Ceolia Graves! Began her educational journey at the Hill of Zion Public School System. She was a 1959 graduate of the Sumner Hill High School, Clinton, Mississippi. Mathematics was her favorite subject. You could not beat her counting money.

Ceolia Graves! Enjoyed baking, sewing, planting flowers, singing, seek and find word puzzle books, watching TV (Soap Operas and Game Shows) and being with family and friends. She was the best mother, grandmother and great grandmother a family could ever wish/hope for.

Ceolia Graves! On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 2:25pm, the Lord called his good and faithful servant home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in her walk into eternity by her parents, Cleveland and Sarah Graves; Siblings, Twins, Cleveland, Jr. and Cleola Graves, Lola Mae Graves, Lula Mae Graves, Chester Graves, Henry C. Graves, Lillie Graves Ephfrom and Victor D. Graves; daughter, Carleatha Graves Powell and grandson, Cofrazier Earl Powell.

Ceolia Graves! Leaves to cherish her precious memories: Daughters: Annie Teresa Graves (Michael) Johnson and Pamela Thea Graves (Edward Marlon) Cheatham; Grandchildren: Tisha Graves, Carenzo (Ambresha) George, Michael Johnson, Jr., Cameron Cheatham and Amber Cheatham; Great Grandsons: Quintin Cofrazier Powell and Camauri Cheatham; Sisters: Wyonie Graves Singleton and Louise Robinson; Special Nieces and Nephew: Latricha Ephfrom, Azalea Singleton, Alfanette Robinson, Jeanette (Joe) Straughter, Vontrellica Brakefield, and William Robinson, Jr.; along with a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She also leaves to cherish her memories Denise Whitehead and Joshua Rollins, the devoted partner and son of her late brother, Victor Graves.