- Date Of Birth: November 9, 1934
- Date Of Death: January 13, 2017
- State: New Mexico
Catherine passed away on January 13, 2017, in her home after a 13 year battle with multiple myeloma. She was surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Catherine was born in Roswell, NM on November 19, 1934. She grew up in Roswell and attended the old Berrendo School, Roswell Junior High and the first Roswell High School. She grew up as a member of the Church of Christ in Roswell, on South Main Street, where she met Orville L. Graves and they were married on March 7, 1951.
Catherine worked with her late husband as a secretary at Graves Appliance Repair until his death on January 19th 1991. She worked as a caregiver for the elderly as well as a housekeeper. Catherine also worked in the Nursery at First Baptist Church. She was very involved and loved her work there. Catherine continued to work for the nursery until she became ill, and could no longer continue.
Catherine was a daughter, mother, grandmother, and caregiver to all she met that were in need.
Preceding her in death are her parents, E.P. “Dick” McPherson and Rachel McGilland McPherson, her husband Orville L. Graves (January 1991), and her younger brother Jack McPherson (May 2000).
Catherine is survived by her children: One son; Steven Lee Graves of Roswell, NM, one daughter; Teresa Elaine Graves Heintze and her husband Larry Heintze of Lubbock, TX. One daughter-in-law; Pat Rupe of Roswell, NM, her seven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren who were each dearly loved by her. Catherine is also survived by One sister; Carolyn Wilson of Albuquerque, NM, four sister-in-law’s, many nieces and nephews, and an abundance of golden friends who touched her life throughout the years.
