Kristen Leigh Sottile Graf

Kristen Leigh Sottile Graf, 40, of James Island, South Carolina, wife of Paul Ernest Graf, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 2:00 pm. Inurnment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, 1308 Mathis Ferry Road. The family will receive friends in the Mount Pleasant Chapel on Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.

Kristen was born July 24, 1976 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of John Anthony Sottile, III and Debra Baird Sottile. She graduated Middleton High School in 1994 and attended Trident Technical College. She worked in the Food & Beverage industry throughout Charleston. Kristen had a vivacious personality and lived life to the fullest. She had a heart of gold and a passion for all animals especially her fur babies. Kristen was loving and kind and never met a stranger. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Ernest Graf of James Island, SC; her father, John Sottile, III (Terry) of Goose Creek; mother, Debbie Sottile (Michael Dixon) of Charleston, SC; three sisters, Mary Sottile Graham (Michael) of Goldsboro, NC, Beth Sottile Martin (Chris) of Greenville, NC, Carrie Sottile Smart (Michael) of Moncks Corner, SC; brother, John Anthony Sottile, IV of Goose Creek, SC; maternal grandparents, Will and Frances Baird of Manning, SC and nine nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sister, Rachel Sottile and paternal grandparents, John Anthony Sottile and Eleanor Sottile.