Trista Diane Graves, 26, of Springfield passed away October 29, 2016 in Chicago.

She was born August 1, 1990 in Springfield, the daughter of Herschel H. Ware and Michelle Lea Graves Raufer.

Trista loved her kids. She enjoyed drawing, writing, arts and craft, jewelry making. She loved going on vacation to the ocean, dancing, and hanging out with friends. She also loved shopping, especially for shoes.

She is survived by her three children, Isabella Torres, Jayden Stephens, and Sophia Graves all of Springfield;  mother, Michelle Raufer of Springfield; step-dad, mark Raufer, of Springfield; grandparents, Joe and Janet Graves; five siblings, Drew Raufer of Springfield, Savana Ware of St. Charles, MO, Chloe Lind, Ashley Raufer, Kyle Raufer all of Springfield; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Herschel and a grandma.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home with Rev. Maurice Stribling officiating.

Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62702 is in charge of arrangements.