A Memorial Service for Freddie Jo Graves Telles will be 2:00 PM Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA.  A visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:30 PM Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel until service time.

Freddie Jo Graves Telles was born January 15, 1939, in Strong, AR to the late Homer Graves and Robbie Day Graves, and she passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, in Ruston, Louisiana, following a lengthy illness.

Freddie and her siblings were raised by her maternal grandparents, Bob and Stella Day, in Marion, Louisiana. In December 1955 she married Chester “Bob” Telles of Litroe, Louisiana, and they were blessed with twin daughters, Robin Rene and Violet Denise, in 1959. The family lived in many locations throughout Bob’s 21-year career with the U.S. Navy, including South Carolina, Florida, Chicago, and California. Following his retirement, they returned to Marion. Even in retirement, Freddie and Bob continued to travel. They returned to live in Farmerville, Louisiana, where they remained until Bob’s death in 2002. Freddie then lived in Ruston, California, Arkansas, and Kansas to be near her daughters until she returned to Ruston in 2023.

Freddie loved and was faithful to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston. She dearly loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She had a gift for making friends wherever she went, and her kindness and generosity were shared with all who knew her. In addition to spending time with family and friends, Freddie enjoyed cooking, hosting, reading, and tending her plants.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, Bob; her brother, Larry Graves, and his wife, Joye; and her sister, Judy Graves Franklin, and her husband, James.

Freddie is survived by her daughters, Robin Richardson and husband Adam of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Violet Williamson and husband John of St. Louis, Missouri; four grandchildren, Michelle Dugas McKinney and wife (Helen), Tara Reppond Carr and husband Joe, Johnny Williamson III, and Anthony Williamson; and four great-grandchildren, Aidan Dugas and fiancée Kathryn Kelley, Jisela Martinez, Declan Carr, and Grayson Carr. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many beloved friends.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the friends and family who brought so much joy to Freddie’s life and lovingly cared for her during her illness. They would like to extend special thanks to her caregiver, Keshia Hargrove, for her loving care and attention, and to Allegiance Hospice Care for their support during her final days.

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