1988
Chessie
2010
Chessie Mae McGraw Barker
March 19, 1988 — September 5, 2010
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief; Don't lengthen your pain with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and and share with me, I’m with God now, I’ve been set free.
Beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, Chessie Mae McGraw Barker, 22, of Beckley, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010 from results of a tragic automobile accident. Born on March 19, 1988 in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Margarita McGraw and Junior Graham.
Chessie lived her life to the fullest always dancing and singing. She always had a smile on her face and loved to make people laugh. Her personality was enthusiastic and optimistic. She was very beautiful and vibrant. Chessie left behind her unconditional love to her 2 year old daughter Bonnie. She loved Bonnie more than anything in the world.
Chessie was employed at Penn Station at Beckley Crossing.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mildred Perez and Carl McGraw, Helen and Elva Graham.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Ryan Barker, her daughter, Bonnie, mother, Margarita and husband Braulio and father, Junior Graham all of Beckley.; sister, Cristal McGraw of Mabscott; brother Braulio A. Maduro; Bonnie’s father, Daniel Hannah of maple Fork; 2 nephews, Landon and Dylan Williams; grandfather, Jose Arryo of Puerto Rico; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Services will be 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley with Capt. Bob Cornett officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Chessie to her daughter, Bonnie Mae Hannah, P.O. Box 940, Skelton, WV 25919.
On line condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com
Chessie will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my dearest daughter.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
I took His hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief; Don't lengthen your pain with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and and share with me, I’m with God now, I’ve been set free.
Beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, Chessie Mae McGraw Barker, 22, of Beckley, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010 from results of a tragic automobile accident. Born on March 19, 1988 in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Margarita McGraw and Junior Graham.
Chessie lived her life to the fullest always dancing and singing. She always had a smile on her face and loved to make people laugh. Her personality was enthusiastic and optimistic. She was very beautiful and vibrant. Chessie left behind her unconditional love to her 2 year old daughter Bonnie. She loved Bonnie more than anything in the world.
Chessie was employed at Penn Station at Beckley Crossing.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mildred Perez and Carl McGraw, Helen and Elva Graham.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Ryan Barker, her daughter, Bonnie, mother, Margarita and husband Braulio and father, Junior Graham all of Beckley.; sister, Cristal McGraw of Mabscott; brother Braulio A. Maduro; Bonnie’s father, Daniel Hannah of maple Fork; 2 nephews, Landon and Dylan Williams; grandfather, Jose Arryo of Puerto Rico; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Services will be 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley with Capt. Bob Cornett officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Chessie to her daughter, Bonnie Mae Hannah, P.O. Box 940, Skelton, WV 25919.
On line condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com
Chessie will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my dearest daughter.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
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