GRAVES, VICKI LYNN, 71 , passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026 at her daughter's home in El Dorado, KS. She was born on October 24, 1954 in Seminole, OK to Billy Graves and Deloris (Hyatt) Graves.

Vicki attended grade school in Texas and Oklahoma before moving with her parents to El Dorado in 1963 where she continued her schooling. To further her education she attended BCCC. She also became a CNA and CMA and worked several years in local nursing homes and as a home health aide. Vicki loved children and operated a home day care for many years.

She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren whom she lived for. She had a green thumb with a house full of plants. She also enjoyed feeding the squirrels and birds watching them as she drank her coffee. Vicki loved to frequent thrift stores collecting meaningful pieces over the years that she proudly displayed in her home.

Vicki is survived by her loving daughters Rachel Tipton, Megan Valencia, Ashley Hills and Haley Graves of El Dorado. Her beloved grandchildren Sarah Tipton, Jayden Dawdy, Madisyn Tipton, Miguel Valencia, Mallory Wilkens and Maverick Mitchell.  Surviving siblings Angela (Scott)Sullivan, Marquita (Troy)Pennington and Jared (Audra)Graves. As well as several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Billy Ray Graves and Deloris Lynn (Hyatt) Graves.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date with family.