BORN

1933

DIED

2017

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Dodd Payne Hess Funeral Home

350 W MAPLE AVE

Fayetteville, West Virginia

Minnie McGraw Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 16, 2017.

Minnie Marie Dileonardo McGraw, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at home.

Born on March 7. 1933 at Oswald, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy Dileonardo.



Mrs. McGraw worked 30 years in the dietary department at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill. She was a loving wife and mother.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers: Nick Dileonardo and Willie Dileonardo; and one sister: Wanda Dileonardo Sale.



Left with many wonderful memories are her beloved husband of 50 years, Dale McGraw; two sons: John (Kathy) Williams of Mt. Olive, NC and Robert Williams of Charleston, WV; one stepson: Ed (Kathy) Shuff of Oak Hill, WV; one grandson: Michael Shannon (Jessica) Williams of Raleigh, NC; and great-granddaughter: Stella Williams.



Funeral services are at 12 noon on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with Rev. Justin Seay officiating. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.



The family will receive friends from 11 am to 12 noon on Saturday at the funeral home.



For those wishing to express your condolences to the McGraw family, you may do so by visiting our website at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.



The family has entrusted arrangements to Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, WV.







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March 20, 2017

Stephen Gross

John and Kathy,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. As times goes on, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

March 17, 2017

JANETTE WOODRUM

To you Robert and family I woukd like to express my deepest sympathy....no matter how old or young loosing a loved one is rough....never be afraid to shed a tear for each one is a memory of your loved one.....love and prayers....

March 17, 2017

Rita Roles

I'm so sorry to hear about Minnie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rita

March 17, 2017

Robert,

We are so deeply saddened by the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cathy and Jeff Hutton

March 16, 2017

Rosella Carte Trail

Praying for you at this most difficult time.

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