Melba Dianne Graves

Melba Dianne (Woodard) Graves, 70 of Henderson, KY passed away Sunday October 29, 2023.

She was born in Henderson, KY on November 14, 1952 to the late Walter Franklin and Opal (Benson) Woodard.

Melba retired from the Personnel Office at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson. She had attended Bellefield Baptist Church. She loved her Grandkids and enjoyed reading and cooking.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband; John Bruce Miller, sister; Sandy Stone and brother; Steve Woodard.

She is survived by her husband; Johnny Graves, Children; Heather (Billy) Buckman of Providence, KY, John (Tara) Miller of Henderson, KY, Elizabeth (Kevin) Lee of San Antonio, TX, 10 Grandchildren; Alex, John Shelby, Elijah and Mikey Buckman, Diane Parker, Hunter Wayne and Raeleigh Ann Miller, Grace, Emma and Mikaela Lee, sister; Faye Hall of Henderson, KY, brother; Walter “Butch” (Mary Anne) Woodard of Henderson, KY. Several Nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday November 3rd at Sebree General Baptist Church, 6944 KY 56, Sebree, KY.

Brother David Bumpus will officiate.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until Service time Friday at the church.

Tomblinson Funeral Home Sebree Chapel is handling arrangements.