Barbara A. McGraw

December 4, 2015
Barbara A. McGraw

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Barbara A. McGraw, 79, of Hendersonville, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015.
She was a native of Henderson County and a daughter of the late James and Annie Enloe Pittillo. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bob McGraw; son, Billy E. McGraw; sister, Linda Gillenwater; brother-in-law, Roy Gillenwater; and brothers, Reed and Sonny Pittillo.
Barbara partnered with her husband Bob in business and in life, with the Pisgah Fish Camp, then named McGraws Seafood & Steakhouse and then B&B Trucking. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker. Barbara spent her entire life in Henderson County and held her life here and her family close in her heart. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by all.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Hill and husband Billy; sons, Richard McGraw and wife Tracy, Greg McGraw and wife Racheal, Danny McGraw and wife Teresa, Chris McGraw and wife Linda; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Johnny R. Pittillo; and several nieces.
A funeral will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in the Kirby Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.


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  • December 07, 2015
    Cheryl Norton London says:
    Barbara was a wonderful woman with a very kind heart and i will always remember her beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers will be with each of you during this difficult time and may the arms of Jesus wrap you in his comfort of knowing you will be reunited with her and Dad and Billy in Gods time.

  • December 08, 2015
    Johnny Pittillo and wife, Carol lit a candle:
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  • December 25, 2015
    Kelsey Sheffield says:
    My sincerest condolences to the family and dear friends of Mrs. McGraw. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. When coping with the death of my loved one, I found that relying on the God of all comfort surely helps you through this difficult time. He never wants to see us suffer, emotionally or physically, and that's why 1 Peter 5:7 states, "Throw your anxiety on him, because he cares for you." Allow God to bear all of your pain and heartache. Another thing that helped me is the loving hope that our Heavenly Father has given us. The hope of an earthly resurrection in the near future. (Acts 24:15) So may that give you a measure of solace right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. With much love, Kelsey Sheffield