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Joanne GRAHAM Obituary
She was a native of Red Oak, Iowa, and had been a resident of Hampton for 42 years. In 1998, after a nearly 30-year career in civil service, she retired from her secretarial duties at Langley Air Force Base. She enjoyed reading, the theatre, all types of music, and especially enjoyed Latin singers. One of her favorite activities was spending time with her family.
Surviving members of her family include her husband of almost 55 years, Ralph L. R. Graham; children, David Graham, Laura G. Favata and husband, Tony, and Lissa Graham-Schneider and husband, Russell; grandchildren, Lew Favata and wife, Ashley, and Lydia Honghua Schneider; and great-grandchildren, Eric Ferguson, Gabby Ferguson, Lauryn Favata, and Lew Favata II. She also is survived by sisters, Carolyn Stuvick, and Betty Fuller and husband, J.D.; a brother, William Stuvick and wife, Liz; and brother-in-law, Richard Graham and wife, Marilynn; numerous nieces and nephews; and her dear longtime friend, Betty (Liz) Miller.
Respecting the wishes of the decease, a graveside service is being held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society; or to www.lovewithoutboundaries.com, which assists in the care and adoption of orphaned Chinese children.
Two people will have the gift of sight thanks to mom's organ donation.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2552 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joanne GRAHAM
Carol Fultz
June 23, 2010
My deepest condolences to Ralph, Laura and all the Graham family. I never had the privilege of meeting Joanne in person, but did have the prvilege of meeting in cyberspace and were cyberfriends for over 13 yrs. Meeting on an As The World Turns message board we took our friendship to eMails. We even exchanged pictures of family and trips. She was a wonderful, sweet and kind lady and I will miss her so much. Sharing our lives through eMails and talking ATWT was such a pleasure. Know that she is with the Lord now and smiling down on all of us. God Bless all of Joanne's family and I pray for them to find peace and healing their loss.
Carol Fultz
June 15, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. There will be a big void in your heart, but time does heal, just take it one day at a time, and remember all the happy times. Bobbie Deese
June 14, 2010
Laura & Family: We are saddened to hear about your loss. We know that your love for both parents is great, deep and forever lasting. Please remember Ms. Joanne's good days and take comfort in your faith. In sincere sympathy, Barbara Johnson & Stacy Calhoun
Heidi Ortega
June 14, 2010
Lissa, Daniel & I are so sorry for your loss! We love you very much.
June 14, 2010
Laura and Tony, I was so sorry to learn of the death of Laura's Mom. You and your family will be in my thoughts and my prayers during this difficult time. Know that you are loved, not just by us, but by our Heavenly Father. May He bring you the peace that passes all understanding. Tracy Houston
James Fuller
June 14, 2010
My sincerest condolences to my cousins who have lost their dear mother, and to the rest of our family who share the loss. When a tree loses a branch all of the branches are affected.
Janet . Whitaker
June 14, 2010
David and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Extending Deep and Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Wishing you comfort, strength and peace at this difficult time. Love Janet Whitaker and Family co-worker at AAFES
June 13, 2010
Lissa, My heart felt synpathies to you and all your family. David and I will keeping you and yours in our prayers and thoughts. Hugs, Kara and David Allen (Asheville, NC)
Elizabeth (Liz) Milller
June 13, 2010
Ralph, David, Laura, Lissa &Families,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all.
Joanne and I were friends for many, many years and I will miss her very much. I lost my best friend, but know you all have lost so much more. May God give you peace and the strength to go on.
June 13, 2010
Laura,
I'm sorry that your mother's death was unexpected -- not that any of us know the day or hour. Thank you for letting us know; I'll keep you and your extended family in my prayers for consolation, strength, and peace. Theresa (KHS '78)
Charlene Osborne
June 13, 2010
Laura, my sincere sympathy to your and your family in the loss of your mother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow.
Circle of Prayer
June 12, 2010
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge You as the giver of life and that you are the one who calls each one of us to eternal life. We pray for all who have been affected by the death of a loved one and we especially lift up the family of Joanne Ilena Graham that they all will know the comfort, peace and strength of Your love in their lives.
We pray, too, for those who walk in support that they will always bring Your love in a gentle and understanding way. We ask through Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Circle of Prayer
Church of Our Lady of Mercy
Whippany, New Jersey
June 10, 2010
Ralph, David, Laura, Lissa and families --
Our love and prayers are with you. Take strength in each other.
Our love to you all.
Kathy (Graham) and family
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