Dorothy M. Graves, 87, formally of Malvern died peacefully on July 28, 2016 while at Heartland Nursing & Rehabilitation. Dorothy was born on November 18, 1928 in Lonsdale, Arkansas to the late Clarence D. and Minnie Pearl Warford.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband; Homer Graves and one brother; Clomer Warford. She is survived by her four children: Linda Hankins and husband Curtis of Malvern, Larry Hopkins and wife Emily of Malvern, Teresa Martin and husband Terry of Fayetteville and LaDonna Ritter and husband Buddy of Creedmoor, NC; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren and a host of dear friends.
Visitation with reception will be Wednesday August 3, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Smith Benton Funeral Home, Funeral Service is Thursday August 4 at 11:00 AM at Ten Mile Baptist Church with Bro. Vance Nutt and Bro. Buddy Ritter officiating, burial following at Center Hill Cemetery.
Services entrusted to Smith Benton Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.smithfamilycares.com.
Reception Visitation
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Funeral Service
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11:00 AM (CDT)
Ten Mile Baptist Church
17510 Church Rd.
Lonsdale, AR