Delores was born on December 29th, 1929, to Artence Graves and Harry Lee Graves in Moberly, Missouri. Artence and Harry proceeded her in death. Those left to cherish her memory are daughters Debbie Lue Graves-McNeal, Fayetta Graves, sister Jayne Graves-Lomas, eight grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and seventeen great-great grandchildren. Along with a host of additional family members and friends who loved her dearly.

Delores worked as a cook at Turnstyle and St. Ambrose until she retired from Family Resources. She loved her family dearly. She also loved to feed people. She was a huge fan of the Cowboy & Indian movies and loved her lottery tickets. Delores was proceeded in death by husband Elee Coleman, three sons - William Howard Graves, Carl Graves, Gary Lee Graves, five brothers and one sister, one great granddaughter and two great grandsons.