Bonnie Graves' Obituary
Bonnie Louise Graves, 89, passed away in Owasso, OK, on October 7, 2024.
She was born on May 11, 1935, in Quay, OK, to Cleo and Pansy Coke. Bonnie grew up in Quay and graduated from Quay High School in 1953. She was an excellent student and was the salutatorian of her class. Her favorite sport was basketball and she was a very competitive player with the Quay Wolves. Bonnie spent her time after school helping care for four younger siblings, doing housework and various chores on the family farm. After graduation Bonnie began working for Bell Telephone Company in Yale, OK. Shortly afterward she moved to Tulsa and attended business school. She worked for Bell/ATT in Tulsa her entire career and retired in 1997.
Bonnie met Bob Graves in Tulsa and they married in 1961. They lived in Berryhill and Prattville most of their lives. They had much in common and especially liked going to the lake with family and friends. Boating, skiing and fishing were enjoyed almost every weekend during the summertime. They hosted many holiday events but the 4th of July gathering every year was the best remembered. Her many nieces and nephews still recall the fireworks they happily exploded on Bob and Bonnie's carefully manicured lawn.
Bonnie spent years researching the genealogy of her family. She made copies of her work in book form and dispersed them to her relatives. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bonnie was a member of the Allen Free Will Baptist Church of Sapulpa where she attended regularly. She will be missed by so many.
Bonnie is predeceased by her parents, husband Bob and brothers Leroy, Carl, Earl and Paul Coke.
She is survived by son David Shaw and wife Kim of Belton, TX, grandsons; John David
(JD) and wife Elizabeth of Altus, OK and Josh and wife Caitlin of San Antonio, TX, great-grandchildren; Lillian, John Jr, Caleb, Elliot and Crawford, sister Elaine Hammack of Owasso, OK and brother Bobby Coke of Owasso, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones.
The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Baptist Village for their care and concern during her time there.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 18, 2024 from 5-7 at Floral Haven Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM at Floral Haven Funeral Home.
Interment will be held at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens
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