Jean Diane Graves

Graves, Jean Diane Muskegon Jean Graves, 70, passed away surrounded by her family at Mercy Health St. Mary's (Grand Rapids) on January 8, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Jean Diane was born on February 18, 1951 to Charles and Ethel Jean (Swift) Robinson in Muskegon and was a lifelong resident. She was a 1969 graduate of Muskegon High School and attended classes at Muskegon Community College and Grand Valley State University in early childhood development. On October 4, 1969 she married Henry "Hank" Graves. She held positions of nutrition aide and outreach manager for Muskegon/Oceana Head Start and was very involved in student/teacher relationships and development. Jean held positions with the Nims Elementary School PTA, eventually serving as President. She was elected to the Muskegon Public Schools Board of Education and served in various capacities, including Treasurer, for 11 years. During this time, she also served as a trustee for the Muskegon Museum of Art. Jean worked as a retail sales associate for several organizations, including as manager of store operations for the Girl Scouts of Michigan Pine and Dunes Council and was co-owner of HobbyTown USA. SURVIVORS Jean was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Hank; children Veronica (Jonathon) Blatt, Brian (Molly) Graves, and Bruce (AErin) Graves; sisters Holly (Mike) Priest and Monica (Dan) Dusnik; grandchildren Owen Graves, Jack Scrimshaw, Eli Graves, Ella Graves, Samantha Graves, and Lucy Graves; mother-in-law Annella Graves; sister-in-law Marsha (John Shepherd) Van Lente; sister-in-law Karma Graves; brother-in-law Roger (Gayle) Graves; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Charles Robinson and Mark Robinson, sister Wendy Robinson, and father-in-law Marshall Graves. SERVICE Cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at this time. A celebration of Jean's life will be scheduled for family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hackley Public Library. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook. Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon