Orpha Beatrice Sapp Graybeal

Orpha Beatrice Sapp Graybeal, age 94 of Jefferson died on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Mrs. Graybeal was born on April 24, 1921 in Ashe County to Adolphus and Ethel Roten Sapp. Mrs. Graybeal was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arthur Eugene Graybeal, and a sister, Ruth Eller. Mrs. Graybeal was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting and sewing, gardening, and being outside. She loved and took pride in the appearance of her yard.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Graybeal is survived by: Daughter, Ruby Blevins of Crumpler; Son, J.B. Graybeal of Creston; Sister, Frances Jones of Maryland; Grandchildren, Wanda Woodard, Joe Mike Blevins, Johnny Graybeal, Ronnie Graybeal, and Jill Pugh; also surviving are 9 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Graybeal's arrangements.

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