Marlene Graves Obituary
Marlene Graves (Winston Salem, North Carolina) passed away on June 23, 2026. Marlene, born on July 29, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marlene Graves to show support.
Marlene will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Marlene will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Marlene’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marlet Simmons Fritts and Victoria Rose Oldakowski Fritts; and her grandparents, Rosalia Bukeria Oldakowski (Rosy) and Victor Oldakowski. She is survived by: her daughters, Cherie Grubbs (Donald, Jr.) of Mocksville and Carla Howard; her grandchildren, Zachary Howard (Macy), Shelton Howard, Nathaniel Howard, Carly Walser and David Howard; her sister Gail Fritts (Steve) of Lexington; and her close friend Victoria Baxley.
