Carol Alice Holmes Graves

Carol Alice Holmes Graves, of Concan, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1948 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to her parents, Doris and Robert Holmes.

Growing up in Marshall, Texas, Carol graduated from Marshall High School. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she met her husband, John Studer Graves, Jr. After marrying, the family later moved to Pipe Creek, Texas, and Carol continued her education at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and earned a degree in Anthropology. After graduating, she worked as an editor for the Center for Archaeological Research.

After also completing accounting coursework, at UTSA, Carol became a CPA, and established her own accounting practice in Bandera, Texas where she worked for over 25 years and was a valuable part of the community. Carol was also a part owner in Neal’s Lodges in Concan and served on the Texas Hill Country River Region board.

Carol was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved nature and national parks—especially Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks—and had a deep affection for animals, especially the wildlife on her ranch in Concan. She also attended the Concan Baptist Mission.

She is survived by her two sons, John Studer "Trey" Graves, III and wife, Annette of Austin and Robert Neal Graves and wife, Katherine of Boerne; brother Wes Holmes and wife, Debbie of Athens; four grandchildren, Caroline Graves, Ryan Graves, Jackson Graves, and Garner Graves. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Janeal Prickett and husband Chris, sister-in-law Gayle Korbell, brother-in-law Brian Graves and wife Terri, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Concan Baptist Mission with burial to follow in Concan Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jason Clark, Thomas Farr, Browder Graves, Garner Graves, Jackson Graves, Ryan Graves, Keith King, Lane Prickett, and Chase Roosa.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Concan Baptist Mission, ATTN: Ron Lowery, PO Box 123, Concan, TX 78838 in memory of Carol Graves.