Cecilia was born September 21, 1926, in Russia, Ohio to the late William J. & Christine W. (Francis) Batty. In addition to her parents, Cecilia was also preceded in death by her husband, M. Joseph Graves on November 15, 2004, whom she married December 31, 1948; son, William J. Graves; 6 brothers; and 2 sisters.
Cecilia is survived by her children, Katie & Dan Baumer of Orlando, Florida, Christine & Michael (Goudy) Graves of Columbus, Chell Graves & Terri Francis of Versailles, Sam & Pamela Graves of Greenville and Perry & Sarah Graves of New Weston; grandchildren, Ben & Nela Baumer, Josh & Amber Baumer, Diana & Mostafa Sanati, Vincent Graves, Joseph Graves, James Graves and Chloie Graves; great-grandchildren, Daniel Baumer, Joseph Baumer, Emma Baumer, Lucy Baumer, Jack Baumer, Cecilia Sanati and Elijah Sanati; brother, James “Beanie” Batty of Versailles; sister-in-law, Mary Batty of Versailles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 5, 2018, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Greenlawn Cemetery in Versailles. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
