Joan Clay Graham

GRAHAM, Joan Clay, age 68, of Crewe, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at her home. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Graham; her son, John H. Graham II; and her mother, Miriam Elliott Clay. She is survived by her father, Charles Clay; two sisters, Jackie Robinson (Jerry) of Nottoway, Betsy Parton (Larry) of Alabaster, Ala.; and many nieces and nephews. Joan was the owner of Clay's Rest Home in Blackstone until March of 2007, when she retired to live in Crewe. She was also an active member of Crewe United Methodist Church Choir. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Crewe United Methodist Church, where visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Interment will be at Crewe Cemetery. The family will be at the home of Charles Clay, 499 Randolph Mill Road, Nottoway. Memorial contributions may be made to Crewe United Methodist Church or Nottoway County Emergency Squad. Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home in Crewe is in charge of arrangements.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.