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     Patricia Ann Gravely Patricia Ann "Pat" Gravley (should be Gravely), born May 16, 1956, in Beckley, died Thursday, November 3, 2016 in her home from a sudden illness. She went to meet her reward and be reunited her mother, brother, and many close relatives and friends whom she desperately missed. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and went on to graduate from Bluefield State College as an R.N. She was a member of Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ in Johnson City, TN and had attended Spoken Word Tabernacle of Beaver since childhood. While traveling the US and abroad eight years of her career were spent in Israel as a NICU nurse. She finished her career as a charge nurse at St. Francis Hospital. She loved playing the piano, writing and singing hymns, reading, and doting on her nieces and nephews. Her passion was giving and she met that calling by devoting countless hours to needs of family and friends through service; encouragement, and giving gifts. She was a homemaker during her last years affectionately caring for her beloved father. Hers was a heart whose love knew no bounds and she will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Gravley, and a brother, Bill Gravley. She is survived by her father, Charles "Bert' Gravely and wife, Barbara, of Old Eccles Rd; a brother, Bert Gravley and wife, Lisa; of Beckley; 7 nieces, 4 nephews, 7 great-nieces and nephews, and a host of close relatives and friends.³ She was born on May 16, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She died on November 3, 2016 at West Virginia at age 60.³

     William Edward “Bill” Gravely was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-90-1513.⁴ He On Tuesday, Sept. 27th, 2011, at the home where he grew up, his favorite place, William Gravley was taken away in his sleep to meet his Lord and Savior. "Our Beloved Bill" has been recovering from the complications of a severe stroke he suffered in May of this year. He was 53 years of age. The middle child of three children, William Edward Gravley was born on Sept. 11, 1958, in Beckley. He is the precious son of the late Mary Angeline Lehman Gravley and Charles Edward Gravley and his wife, Barbara Jo, of Old Eccles Road, here in Beckley. William's paternal and maternal grandparents, William W. Gravley and Mary Moore Gravley Richards and William Arthur and Blanche Lehman, have preceded him in death. William spent his childhood on Old Eccles Road on his family's farm. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He was a heavy equipment operator working around mines and construction sites throughout the southern part of the state. When Bill's family recalls him they remember his beautiful singing voice and his gift of playing the harmonica. He loved to hunt and fish. In these final days of his life he loved being at his childhood home overlooking the fields and woods where he grew up. In addition to his father and Barbara he leaves to cherish his memory his children, sons, Michael and his wife, Charissa, of Charlottesville, Va., William Daniel and his wife, Joanna, of Daniels, Matthew of Beckley, his daughter, Amanda Allmon and her husband, Beau, of Beckley; he was the proud "Pa Pa Bill" of five grandchildren, Oliva, Kate, Aiden, and Summer. Grandson Andrew Mark has passed away. Bill was the dear brother of Patricia "Pat" Gravley of Beckley and David "Bert" Gravley and his wife, Lisa, of Bradley. He leaves a large extended family; among them are his stepmother Barbara's children, Mary Jo Troub of Columbia, Ky., and James Watson of Beckley. As a young man Bill lost his childhood friend, Michael Johnson. He named his son Michael in his memory. William will then be laid to rest near his mother and grandparents at the Canaday Cemetery at Glen View. And now we must say goodbye to "Our Beloved Bill," too much loved to ever be forgotten.² He was born on September 11, 1958 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He died on September 27, 2011 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^2,4

     Flora Carte was born on October 3, 1920 at West Virginia.¹ As of August 14, 1946,her married name was Gravely.¹ She married Earl Edward Gravely, son of Thomas Harvey "Tom" Gravely and Pearl Isola Marsh "Pearlie" Terry, on August 14, 1946 at Lucas Co., Ohio.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-74-6058.¹ Earl Edward Gravely Jr. was buried at West Park Cemetery, 3942 Ridge Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^4,2 He married Patricia Lynn Ramsey.² Earl Edward Gravely Jr. was born on May 9, 1947 at Gauley Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5 He died on December 28, 1980 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 33.^1,6 He Earl E. Gravely, Jr. (Buddie), Beloved husband of Patricia Wright Gravely, dear father of Denise Gravely, step-father of Elizabeth and Constance Wright, son of Flora Kauff, step-son of Don Kauft, step-brother of Betty Rowe and Sue Sawyer. Interment West Park Cemetery. on December 30, 1980.²

     Her Social Security Number was 285-58-6979.² Patricia Lynn Ramsey was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3 She Patricia Lynn Thompson age 54 of Peterstown, WV passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at her home. Born September 22, 1956 at Charleston, WV she was the daughter of the late James C. and Elizabeth Mae Williams Ramsey. Patricia was a member of the Community Family Worship Center. Survivors include three sons, James Eric Thompson, Jr. of Glen Lyn, VA, Chris Everette Adkins and wife Jessica of Ballard, WV and John Lloyd Kast, III of Smithville, PA, three daughters Elizabeth Irene Carroll and husband Timothy of Clarksburg, WV, Constance Marie Lindsey and husband Franklin of Peterstown, WV and Denise Kay Buracker and husband Aaron of Pearisburg, VA, one brother, Charles H. “Pinky” Ramsey II of Peterstown, WV, one sister, Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Riffe and husband John of Peebles, OH, twenty two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, VA.¹ Her married name was Gravely.⁴ She married Earl Edward Gravely Jr., son of Earl Edward Gravely and Flora Carte.⁴ Patricia Lynn Ramsey was born on September 22, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 She died on April 30, 2011 at Peterstown, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^1,3,2

     Delmar Charles Sirois Visitation for Delmar C. Sirois, 73, of St. Anne, will be Wednesday. Burial will be in Kankakee Memorial Gardens, Aroma Township. He died Friday (Dec. 7, 2007) at Alden Park Strathmoor in Rockford. Mr. Sirois retired as a supervisor for a glass factory. He was born Feb. 1, 1934, in St. Anne, the son of Floyd and Ina Wickeiser Sirois. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the VFW. He helped out at a food pantry every Thursday. He enjoyed working on clocks and fans.Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Barbree and William Corzine of Rockford, Melanie Gorges of Orland Hills; 14 grandchildren; one sister, Gwen Maddox of Tunnel Hill, Ga; one brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Sally Sirois of Raleigh, N.C; one uncle, Wallace Beaver of St. Anne; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.Deceased are one daughter, Wendee Sirois; and one brother-in-law, Billy Maddox.¹ His Social Security Number was 323-28-8923.⁴ He was buried at Kankakee Memorial Gardens and Chapel Mausoleum, Kankakee, Kankakee Co., Illinois.^5,1 He married Rose Ann Gravely, daughter of Earl Edward Gravely and Mary Barbara Nickalas.⁶ Delmar Charles Sirois was born on February 1, 1934 at Saint Anne, Kankakee Co., Illinois.^1,2,4,3 He died on December 7, 2007 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, at age 73.^1,4

     Melanie Ann Sirois was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 23060 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.³ Her Social Security Number was 335-62-2090.⁴ She Melanie Ann Sirois-Gorges, age 35, of Joliet, passed away suddenly Saturday, April 17, 2010 at home. Born April 19, 1974, she was a graduate of Joliet Central High School, and worked several years for Petland. Melanie was a loving daughter and sister, and a devoted and caring mother to her children. Surviving are her mother, Rose (nee Gravely) Sirois of Loves Park; her children, Zachary, Karlee, Cassie, Brianna and Louis; her sister, Barbree (Bill) Corzine; and nieces and nephews. Preceded by her father, Delmar Sirois, and a half-sister, Wendy.² Her married name was Sirois-Gorges.¹ She married Unknown Gorges.¹ Melanie Ann Sirois was born on April 19, 1974.^2,4,3 She died on April 17, 2010 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois, at age 35.^2,4,3