Upon her diagnosis, Amy’s friends, family and former teammates rallied together and launched the Amy Army to provide financial and emotional support to Amy as she battled the disease. One of those members was former teammate Emily Francis Kaplan.
“Amy was the most selfless, determined and kind person I have ever known on or off the court,” said Francis Kaplan. “Not only was she the epitome of what it means to be a good teammate, but I was blessed to watch her grow into an amazing mother and wife and will forever call her my friend. Amy had a positive impact on everyone she met and she will always hold a special place in the hearts of our Buckeye family.
Cassie Dickerson performed alongside Amy in 2008 and she too felt Amy’s influence.
“Amy was the epitome of a Buckeye,” Dickerson said. “The bravest, most selfless and caring person who gave her all in everything she did. She was as witty as she was kind, with an amazing ability to hold you sternly accountable in the way as supportive as possible. Nobody worked Amy Graeff. She had so much tenacity and drive. If only we all loved the game and each other like she did. A true captain, teammate and friend. We were all better players to have been by her side and all better women to have known her.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Resurrection Church (6300 E Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany, Ohio 43054.) A celebration of life will follow Mass with lunch provided. OBITUARY
For more on the battle and Amy’s journey over the past two and a half years, CLICK HERE to visit his CaringBridge page.
