Gussie Mae Young Graster Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gussie Mae Young Graster of Middlesboro, Kentucky, whose life came to an end on September 30, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gussie Mae Young Graster or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond C. Young and Lou Bertha Jones Young; her sons, David Eugene Ruffin and Tony Don Ruffin; and her siblings, Raymond C. Young, Jr. and June E. Mapps.
She is survived by: her husband Johnny Graster; her children, Crystal Hall of Middlesboro, KY, John Graster of Middlesboro, KY and Rhonda Graster of Middlesboro, KY; her grandsons, Brandon Butler and Joshua Scott; her great grandchildren, Taye Drake, Keaton Brooks and Quintae Drake; her great great grandchild Ka'Monii Drake; her stepdaughter Runada Brown; her stepgranddaughter Akeeviah Betts; her siblings, Loretta Landers (Bill) of Miami, FL, Evelyn Carr (Frank) of Middlesboro, KY, Debra Young of Lexington, KY, Lisa Molanari (Miguel) of Lexington, KY, Robert Young of Morristown, TN and Edward Young of Lexington, KY; and her close friends, Karen Tigue, Buffy Dunnaville and Ruby Maggard. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Mt Moriah Baptist Church (314 19th St, Middlesboro, KY 40965). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
