of Conway, AR
September 10, 1925 - April 12, 2016
Elizabeth (Bess) Charline Mills Graves Lynch, 90, of Conway died April 11, 2016. She was born September 10, 1925, at Springhill near Greenbrier, a daughter of the late Willie and Alma Robinson Mills. She attended school at Springhill, Arkansas State Teachers College Training School and graduated from Conway High School and received a BS Degree from Arkansas State Teacher College (now University of Central Arkansas) in 1946. She taught mathematics in Stuttgart, Hartman, St. Charles and DeWitt. In 1948, she married Billy T. Graves who became a pharmacist. In the 1950's they became owners of the Graves Rexall Drug Store in DeWitt which they operated until shortly before Bill died in 1977. Also preceding her in death were sisters Mary Frances Burrow, Edith Flood, Emma Thacker and a brother Curtis Mills.
While living in DeWitt, Mrs. Lynch was active in First Baptist Church there where she taught children in Sunday school and had leadership roles in other church activities. She was also active in other community affairs and helped organize and was the first president of the local hospital auxiliary. She served on the DeWitt School Board as secretary for five years and as president for five years.
In 1996, Bess moved to Conway and became a member of Conway's First Baptist Church where she was active in Sunday school as a member of the Joy Class. In 2004 she married Dr. Audie Lynch who survives. Other survivors are her children Philip Graves (Dawn) of San Jose, California and Susan Graves of Durham, North Carolina and their children, Adam and Clara Graves and Robert and Emma Graves; two stepchildren, Dr. Alan Lynch (Charlotte) of Nashville, Tennessee and Rosemary Adlong (Matthew) of Conway and their children, Luke Adlong (Alexandria), Sally Schanandore (Cole) and William Lynch.
Funeral services will be at Conway's First Baptist Church Monday April 18, 2016 at 10:00AM with Dr. R. Dale Wicker and Rev. Kyle Cochran presiding. Pallbearers will be nephews and other family members. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery by Roller McNutt Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday April 17, 2016 from 5:00PM-6:30PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Library or a favorite charity.
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9 Condolence(s)
Gale Garrison
Friday, April 15, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Bess was a sweet lady. I first met her at a UCA function we were attending. God bless in your time of sorrow.
patsy glover
Friday, April 15, 2016
Audie, I"m so sorry about the lost of my friend Bess, she was very special to me as all the residents are, we shared some great times I will never forget her I thank God for her life and getting to know her as what became family..I will be praying for you all in the days ahead that God will continue to bless and keep you...I love you,
Patsy
Frankie & Garland Long
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Philip, Susan and family so sorry for your loss.
Mary Nell Earhart
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Thinking of the family at this time.
Joe Isom
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Dr. Lynch, Alan, Rosemary and family,
Sending my condolences and prayers to you all.
Ann & Ed Eason
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Dear Audie,
Please know how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Know that we will be praying for you and the entire family at this time of loss as we await that certain reunion we will have in the clouds when we meet the Lord in the air.
In Christ's love,
Ann & Ed
Kaye Hoggard
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Dr. Lynch and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry for your loss.
Jannetta Duran
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Dear Mr. Lynch and Family you are in heart and prayers. The love she had for everyone will something I will cherish forever. We love you !
Mary-Catherine Flanagin Mann
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Dr. Lynch and family-I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!