Kelli was born on August 10, 1973 in Batavia, New York a daughter of L. Stephen (Candice Wilson) Snider. She passed away November 10, 2013 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by the love of her family after a 33 year brave and courageous battle with cancer. Kelli was a 1992 graduate of Perry High School, and graduated from SUNY Cortland with her masters degree in education. She was a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at Keshequa Central School in Nunda for 15 years. She enjoyed teaching her students at Keshequa, trying to make a difference in each of their lives. She enjoyed camping, animals, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Shirley Snider and Verna (Charles) Wilson; father-in-law Harry J. Graves Jr.
She is survived by her beloved husband Gregory M. Graves whom she married on October 6, 2006, her loving parents; L. Stephen and Candi Snider of Warsaw, her daughter: Bayley Graves at home, a step-daughter; Amanda Graves of Friendship, a paternal grandfather; Lawrence Snider of Holley, mother-in-law; Marguerite Graves of Springhill, Fl., sister-in-law; Brenda (Robert) Borne of Wellsville, many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and her extended family at Keshequa Central School.
Friends are invited to call on Wednesday November 13, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Thursday November 14, 2013 at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Avon Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Gregory Graves to set up an education fund for her daughter Bayley @ P.O. Box 312 Avon, NY 14414. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.
