Mrs. Judy LaVerne Graves

January 23, 1944 - April 4, 2022

Mrs. Judy LaVerne Graves, age 78, of Shelbyville, passed away April 4, 2022, under the care of her loving family and hospice. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Saturday, April 9, 2022, at New Bethel Baptist Church. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service at the church. She was born January 23, 1944, in Decatur, Alabama, to the late Edwin P. Elder and Nena LaVerne Elder. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her son, Jerry Lynn Graves. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jerry Graves; a son, Jim Graves, and his wife Tammy; a brother Eddie (Patsy) Elder; two sisters, Dottie (R.L.) Powell and Doris (Charlie) Knott; three grandchildren: Erin Nicole (Andrew) Haywood, Joshua (Samantha) Graves, and Janie (Kelby) Demonbreum; and five great-grandchildren. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.