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Therese Ray McGraw

Therese Ray McGraw

  • December 24, 1928 - January 15, 2012
  • Franklin, Louisiana
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“Robert and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a fine person and I loved working with her all those years ago. You all are in my...Read More » ”
1 of 20 | Posted by: Peggy Champagne - Baton Rouge, , LA

“John , Chuck, Kathy, Robert, And Grace We extend our deepest sympathy to you all after the loss of Mrs. Therese. Our thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
2 of 20 | Posted by: Wayne & Cristine Miller - LA

“I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MS. THERESE PASSING. YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MS. THERESE WAS A VERY SPECIAL WOMAN AND SHE WILL BE...Read More » ”
3 of 20 | Posted by: KATE MALOY - franklin, LA

“Dear Chuck and Family, Janine and I are so sorry to learn of your loss. Your Mother was a big part of my life growing up during our years in Little...Read More » ”
4 of 20 | Posted by: Craig Thomson

“Mary Grace and family, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I think the greatest compliment to Ms. Therese is knowing that she was a...Read More » ”
5 of 20 | Posted by: Jerry Barrilleaux - Slidell, LA

“Although the pain is unbearable at this time, keep in mind how proud you can be of Therese. She and I graduated from nursing school together. I...Read More » ”
6 of 20 | Posted by: Marie Dupre - Charenton, LA

“Condolences to all Ms. Therese's loved ones. We grew up with a deep respect for the Ray family. Losing one's mother is difficult at any age. ”
7 of 20 | Posted by: Leon Labbe - Lewisburg/Lafayette, LA

“I would like to extend my most sincere prayers and condolences to the family. May the Extended Hand of Our Lord comfort you at this difficult time. ...Read More » ”
8 of 20 | Posted by: Michael K. Dupre Saucier - LA

“I remember, as if it were yesterday, when Ms. Therese opened her arms,heart, and home to me as the guest of her step-son Michael. One could not have...Read More » ”
9 of 20 | Posted by: Daniel Long - San Francisco, CA

“My condolences --- it's hard to lose a parent, at any age. Praying that you are able to find some solace and peace in this difficult time. ”
10 of 20 | Posted by: Laurie Hay Borden - Gretna, LA

“To all her Children, our sincere condolences.... Therese has always been a Sweetheart and i'm so glad to have known her. Her and Dad played together...Read More » ”
11 of 20 | Posted by: David Burleigh on behalf of Therese's cousin, Eric Burleigh Sr. - LA

“Ms. Kathy, on behalf of your friends at the LSU Student Health Center, we send our sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Thinking of you and...Read More » ”
12 of 20 | Posted by: Leah Arnett - Baton Rouge, LA

“Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You & your family will be in my prayers. ”
13 of 20 | Posted by: Carrie Tucker - Baton Rouge, LA

“I am so sorry to hear of your loss!! Mrs. Therese was such a wonderful lady! i am sure yall will miss her very much! I am sorry i will not be able to...Read More » ”
14 of 20 | Posted by: Evie Landen Dickson - Logansport, IN

“Will keep you all in prayers... Ms Therese was a sweet ,dear person. I learned so much from her in the short time i was enplyoyed at the hosp.. She...Read More » ”
15 of 20 | Posted by: deb graffeo LeBLANC - Broussard, LA

“Johnny, Chuck, Kathy, Grace and Sarah, I was so sad to hear about your Mom's death. I loved her very much. She was a jewel. I am also very upset...Read More » ”
16 of 20 | Posted by: Sheri Poindexter Silva - Franklin, LA

“Hard to believe that you are gone Therese! You were a wonderful person and know you are in a much better place than us. You were always a good...Read More » ”
17 of 20 | Posted by: Donna Lancon - Friend

“I have known ms. Therese for many years. She was like a sister and good friend. She was always ready to let you share your thoughts and ideas with...Read More » ”
18 of 20 | Posted by: Frankie hewitt - Franklin, LA

“Ms. Therese was the kind of person who would sit and listen to you and made you feel good about yourself. I am very grateful that I was able to meet...Read More » ”
19 of 20 | Posted by: Mariana Titus - Santa Barbara, CA

“Praying for your family at this time of sorrow. ”
20 of 20 | Posted by: Dina & Brian Saxon - Wylie, TX


A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 10:30 AM at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin for Therese Ray McGraw, 83, a native of Opelousas and a resident of Franklin for the past 50 years, who passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012, at 9:05 PM at Opelousas General Hospital. Father Billy Ruskoski will officiate the Mass.

Mrs. Therese was very proud of having received her Registered Nursing Degree from Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans. She was a longtime employee of Franklin Foundation Hospital.

Survivors include her five children, Johnny Saichuk and his wife Susette of Lafayette, Chuck Minyard and his wife Debi of Lewisburg, Kathy Saichuk of Baton Rouge, Robert Minyard and his wife Kim of Lafayette, and Mary Grace Wolff and her husband Loren of San Miguel, Mexico; two step-sons, Michael McGraw of San Francisco, CA and John (Skip) McGraw and his wife Margaret of Monroe; one brother, Charles (Brother) Ray and his wife Veronica of Lewisburg; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace (Mac) McGraw; her parents, Bernard Ray and Elmire Bourque Ray; an infant brother, Clement Ray; infant twin sisters; and her step-granddaughter, Ruthie McGraw.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday at Ibert's Mortuary from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM. Visiting will resume Thursday at the Church of the Assumption at 9:30 AM until Mass time at 10:30 AM.

Burial will be held Thursday at 1:30 PM at St. John Cemetery in Lewisburg, LA (St. Landry Parish).

To view the online obituary and memory book please visit www.iberts.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., Franklin, LA, (337)-828-5426.