DOVER - Joyce C. Graves passed away at home on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Mrs. Graves was born in Greenfield, MA. daughter of the late, Edwin W. and Margaret E. (Temple) Coombs. She was a nurse at Kent General Hospital for over 25 years, then, became a volunteer at the Dover Air Force Base. Mrs. Graves enjoyed doing word puzzles, traveling and visiting with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed going to breakfast with her girlfriends every week. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Phillip M. Graves. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth P. Graves and wife, Rita of Ariz., Steven C. Graves and wife, Debra of Conn.; grandchildren, Christopher M. Graves and wife, Kim; David P. Graves and Daniel S. Graves and wife, Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Shane, Aiden, Ryleigh, Brodey and Kyle; brother, Russel Coombs of Colrain, Mass.; and a sister, Jean Temple of Dover, N.H. A memorial service will be held 5:00 p.m. on Tues., Jul. 7, 2015 at Pippin Funeral Home 119 W. Camden- Wyoming Ave. Wyoming, DE burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice center 100 Patriots Way Milford, De, 19963. Online condolences may be sent to www.pippinfuneralhome.com