Lula Grace Russell Graves, 98, received her perfect heavenly body on Monday, November 7, 2022. She was born on July 30, 1924, in Republic, MO, the daughter of Harry and Hattie (Price) Robertson. She married her high school sweetheart, Clifton Russell, on July 30, 1942, and to this union two children were born, Stanley and Marilyn. Following the death of Clifton, Lula later married Richard Graves who also preceded her in death. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved family gatherings where, especially in her later years, she wowed everyone with her impeccable memory. She never forgot a name, date or details of important events even up until the last day of her life. Lula lived at Maranatha Village for 15 years. She loved playing games and working puzzles with her friends in independent living. She also enjoyed attending church services at Maranatha Chapel.

Lula is survived by her daughter, Marilyn; seven grandchildren: Gregg Tripp, Bryan Russell, Angela Benson, Allyson George, Kim Bradford, Roy Clark and Carina Merrill; three cousins: Patsy Klinkerman, Tom O’Neal, and Jennifer Holden. Also preceding Lula in death were her mother and father, son, Stanley and a grandson, Kirk Tripp. The family would like to express appreciation to the staff at Maranatha for the great care she received. She formed many special friendships while she was there. Also, a special thanks to Taryn with Integrity Hospice at Mercy Hospital.
There will be a graveside service at Brookline Cemetery on Wednesday, November 16, at 11:00 a.m.