Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Rozella Graves


03/29/1938 - 08/22/2021


Rozella Graves, 83, of Murphy passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, after an extended illness.

Born March 29, 1938, in Unaka, NC to the late Bonnie and Olen Curtis. Rozella was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County and a lifelong member of Unaka Baptist Church.

Surviving are her devoted husband of 65 years, Jack Graves and son, Gene Graves and wife, Jenny of Lawrenceville, GA, Granddaughter, Sandi Barton (Matthew) of Murphy, Grandsons, Tyler Graves (Hannah) of Athens, GA, Matthew Graves of Lawrenceville, GA and Curtis Graves of Tuscaloosa, AL, Great-Grandchildren, Ashley and Noah Herrin of Murphy. Her beloved brothers, MG Curtis, JB Curtis (Marlene) and Marvin Curtis (Mary Ruth) and several nephews.

Graveside services will be 11:00am, Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The Reverend Aud Brown will officiate. Pallbearers will be Rick Curtis, Kevin Curtis, Tony Curtis, Randy Curtis, Cale Curtis, and Shane Curtis.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Clay County Care Center for their loving care and compassion.

You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com