Funeral services for Tina Marie Grayham, 51, Henderson, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 25, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Bakersfield, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Grayham passed away peacefully January 16, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born May 31, 1972 in Fort Benning Georgia, the youngest child and only daughter of Darrell and Shirley Belt. She grew up as an army brat, until the family settled back in the Bakersfield, Missouri area in 1982. She was quick to say she was a daddy’s girl. Her two older brothers are probably partially responsible for her toughness, while she inherited some of her doting over her kids from her mom. She graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1990 and worked at the Hitchin’ Post Cafe in Caulfield for many years, forming many close friendships in that time. On December 27 1990, she married Ronnie Grayham, the love of her life. Her true calling in life was realized with the birth of her children, Whitney Marie and Jacob Hunter. Devoted isn’t a strong enough word to describe her as a mother. She dedicated her life to her children, being involved in every school activity and sporting event they endeavored. The family’s dedication to one another would later be strengthened further by the formation of the family farm, where they worked side by side. Tina loved the farm life and all of her animals. She had a natural nurturing heart. Her first grandbaby, Titus, was born just a few short weeks ago, and we know she would have been the best MawMaw ever, if given the chance. Tina did not light up every room when she walked into it. She would have rolled her eyes if you said she did. What she did do was liven up every room she walked into. She was a force. She was authentic. She faced life, and even cancer, head on. She was a fighter until the end. The sorrow felt by her passing is surpassed by the blessings to have known and loved her. She was a Christian and was baptized with her family on July 26, 2009, and we look forward to a sweet reunion one day.
Tina is survived by her husband, Ronnie Grayham; her daughter, Whitney Grayham; her son, Jacob Grayham and his wife Mariah; her grandson, Titus Grayham; her mother, Shirley Belt; two brothers, John Belt and wife, Tabitha and Rocky Belt and wife, Vicki; aunt, Linda and her husband Kevin Walker; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and her dear friends, Amy Ingalsbe and Kari Belt.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Bakersfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
