Julia Rae "Judy" Graham

Julia Rae "Judy" Graham obituary, San Tan Valley, AZ

Julia Rae "Judy" Graham

Julia Graham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 23, 2024.
Julia Rae "Judy" Graham (Rogers), passed away on June 30, 2024, in San Tan Valley, Arizona, at the age of 73. Born on August 13, 1950, in California, Judy spent her formative years at Chula Vista High School before embarking on a life characterized by warmth, love, and humor.

Judy's life was a testament to her love for her family and her passion for horses. Known for her array of silly faces, Judy's presence was a source of joy and laughter. Her homecooked meals brought comfort and gathered loved ones together, creating lasting memories in the hearts of those she cherished.

She leaves behind a loving family: her husband, Steven Graham; her sister, Carrie Lopez; her daughter, Lynnette Yeary; her son, Christopher Graham; her nieces, Julie Collins and Vanessa Mullins; her grandchildren, Christina Bolf, Brandon Grantham, Shawna Grantham, Brittney Bernard, and Christopher Graham Jr.; and her great-grandchildren, Noah Bolf, Tristen Bolf, Natalie Bolf, Jaden Grantham, and Violet Wallace. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Stanley Rogers and Mary Ruth Rogers, and her niece, Yvonne Robnett.

A private Celebration of Life will be held by her family and close friends to honor Judy's legacy and spirit. Her life's impact will continue to be felt by those who knew her, and her memory will be cherished forever.

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July 22, 2024

Lyn Yeary posted to the memorial.

July 21, 2024

Carolyn (Graham) Jenkins posted to the memorial.

July 21, 2024

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Lyn Yeary

July 22, 2024

Okay, so bear with me here as this is not something I want to do, it makes this so real. I am already in tears just thinking about it...

My mother is like my twin. We are so much alike, it's crazy. I feel like half of me was ripped away when she passed away.

My mother almost died when she had me. She survived me coming into this world. Since that day, she's the only person who's been in my life since my coming into this world until her leaving this world. She raised me as a single mom for a few years after my biological father left us. Once she met my dad, Steve, things got easier and he ended up adopting me. My childhood was filled with fun. Beach trips, horses, scary stories she'd tell, movie nights with my cousins. Taco nights... McDonald's nights...

She was not a perfect person. We had our issues but we were able to get past them. She loved her family. She always said that kids and dogs just loved her. She was so right. We all love her.

We all love you, mom. Rest easy. I will see you again someday.

Carolyn (Graham) Jenkins

July 21, 2024

Judy will be so missed by her family. I don´t think she knew what to make of our family but she loved her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren and especially my brother, Steve...and of course her horses. Rest well Judy - you left a great legacy with your family

Steven Graham

July 21, 2024

Steven Graham

July 21, 2024

Steven Graham

July 21, 2024

Steven Graham

July 21, 2024

The first time I saw Judy was when she entered the bar where I hung out. She had came to pick up her sister from work at the end of her shift. That first time didn´t really make an impression except for how pretty and well put together she was (a guy thing, lol). It was awhile before there was any interaction between us until her sister asked me if I´d accompany her to check out a car she was interested in buying. I did and as they say the rest is history, 52 years of history.

Christina Bolf

July 20, 2024

Grandma Judy always embraced the weird and strange in all of us! She loved to tell stories and took pride in our big silly family. We miss her greatly <3

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