Overseer Amber J Graves

Her name was Overseer Amber J. Orlandi Graves. Her mission was teaching, preaching and affirming the gospel through her daily living. She believed a woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform. She was born June 12, 1963 in South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands to the transitioned Christina Fulford Barron and Nicholas Orlandi. Amber received her early education at the South Caicos Primary School and Pierson High School. She later moved to the US where she attended and graduated from Lindsey Hopkins Technical School in Miami, FL. She obtained various certifications for DECR as well as Disaster Management within the TCI government. Upon moving to Miami, FL., she was employed in the healthcare industry dedicating much of her time to the elderly. She returned to Turks and Caicos Island and took a position with the Department of Environmental and Coastal Resources, later becoming the assistant to the District Commissioner of a South Caicos, Yoland Mills, after which she became the successful District Commissioner for seven years in the "Big South". She is yet referred to as "Madam DC". She was a woman who was kind and compassionate, and who was always ready to lend a helping hand to others. She was affectionately known as "Star" in her youth as she aspired to becoming an actor. To this first union of marriage, three beautiful daughters were born, Clavanna, Keyanna and Anya. Amber's prophetic dream summoned her soul mate through Honorable John Malcolm who served as the acting Pastor of the Mt. Oliver Baptist Church. Amber's devout friends Paula Ann and Darr recorded her vision in their hearts. Paula Ann attended the revival of Archbishop Graves at the baptist church and shared the noted dream with Madam DC, that the man she dreamed of with the large purple ring was the revivalist. Nervously, she attended the church and was startled by the reality of this manifestation. She converted to the Apostolic, was baptized in Jesus name and the rest is history. The covenant was sealed in the spirit as the Overseer of the churches and the union of their souls as one. It was a God story, a love story which became their story. Amber's memories will be treasured by the love of her life, Archbishop Alan B. Graves, children; Clavanna (Joseph), Keyanna, Anya, Alan, Jasmine, Dontre ( Naniesha), Azra and Dakari, adored grandchildren; Harmoni and Chase and Graves brands, siblings; Darlene, Ruston (Nicole), Weldon (Madeline), Brenda and Bruce(Melissa) and Sonya, Uncles; Bishop George Fulford ( Hyacinth) and Bill Fulford, godchildren; Kywana Wilson, Whitney Robinson and Earliah Brasden, her beloved Graves family and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday February 3rd, 2024 from 9:00AM – 10:30AM followed by a service of celebration at 10:30AM at Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT., Apostle Joseph A. Dixon Sr. officiating, Apostle Janice Dillard eulogist. Entombment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Live streaming via Graves Medley Funeral Services Facebook Page.

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Overseer Amber J Graves

June 12, 1963 - January 25, 2024