Barbara Ann Graves

Barbara Ann Graves (nee Wiest), 91, of Pitman, NJ passed away at Atlas in West Deptford, NJ. 

Born in Mantua, NJ, Barbara resided in the same home in Pitman for 66 years.  She stayed home to raise her children, working on the side as a very talented seamstress.  She crafted one of a kind, beautiful wedding gowns and prom dresses and helped with alterations.

Barbara was a very proud and devoted mother, and grandmother.  She enjoyed tending to her garden, taking photos of the beauty that surrounded her, camping with family, reading and walking.  Barbara looked forward to her daily walks around Pitman, and residents sure knew they could count on seeing her out and about.  She had an eye for art and was very crafty.  She would work diligently on her cross-stich, scrapbooking the photos she captured and coloring. 

She is survived by her children, Vicki Kent and her husband Michael, Richard “Rich” Graves and his wife Lori, and Sandra “Sandy” Kappes and her husband Tom; her sister Virginia “Ginny” Cope and her husband John; sister in law, Rosemarie Wiest; 8 grandchildren, Michael, Rebecca (Brian), Christy (Mike), Thomas, Megan (Jason), Patrick, Jaclyn (Kris) and Jennifer (Jon); and 13 great grandchildren.  Barbara is also survived by her extended family and friends.

Barbara is predeceased by her parents, George R. and M. Esther Wiest, her brother George “Dick” Wiest and her husband of 66 years, Joseph Graves, Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at the McGuinness Funeral Home, 34 Hunter Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096.  A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at the funeral home at 5:00pm.  Cremation services will be held privately for her immediate family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital at Online Donations - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital  r to a charity or organization of your choice.