Maggie Mae Graley, 93, of Alum Creek, got her angels wings on June 14, 2015. She was born in Nellis, Boone County, to Mary George and Herbert Wolfe. Known as “Mama Maggie” to so many, she was a cook at Washington District High School, where many students enjoyed her homecooking. Trust me, no one made homemade biscuits and gravy like Mama Maggie. Her greatest love was outfishing everyone at her camp in Pochontas County. She normally caught the “biggest fish” and if not, she would make-up the “biggest fish” stories! If she wasn’t telling a fish story by the camp fire, then she was telling haunted stories to the grandkids. She was definitely loved beyond measure and will be missed by all.
Thank-you to the many caregivers, especially Dolley Graley.
Maggie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Graley and her beloved, youngest son, Carlos Graley.
She is survived by her sons, Danny Graley (Brenda) of Copperas Cove, TX, Wayne Graley (Dolley) of Alum Creek, Harold “Hooks” Graley (Susie) of South Charleston, and Daughter-in-law, Delores Graley of Alum Creek. She is survived by numerous grand and great-great-grandchildren.
A celebration of her life will be held 11:00am Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Rev. Mayford Witt and Rev. David Mitchell officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 Friday, June 19th at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the Carlos Graley Foundation c/o Alum Creek Church of the Nazarene P.O. Box 96, Alum Creek, WV 25003.
Graley family,
I am sorry to read that Maggie has passed away, she was a good person, I have a lot of memories
Of Maggie, I remember there a couple of times she use to pick me and my sister up to go to church.
I was just thinking of Maggie the other day. My condolences goes out to the whole Graley family.
Kevin & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts & prayers. Reading her obituary makes it easy to see the influence she had on making you such a great person.
Dawna Parker
We will miss those chats about the old days, basketball and such. Washington District and all things related. Your always smiling face and sunny disposition. You were a one of a kind. with much sadness ,Art and Mary Lou Smith