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Brianne Kathryn Graves, age 46, passed away on January 22, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born March 12, 1979 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and lived in both Maple Grove and Jacksonville, Florida.
Brianne worked as a Special Educator and Site Coach, where she dedicated her career to supporting students and educators. Her patience, compassion, and commitment to her work positively impacted many lives. She enjoyed reading, traveling, cruises, dancing, and spending time with friends and family.
Brianne is survived by her husband, Matthew Graves; her children, Anna, Grace Ann, and Gage Graves; her parents Jacquelyn and Marc Rude; her father, Donald Adams; her brothers, Jason Adams and Will Adams; and her nieces and nephews: Katelyn, Keenan, Colin, Libby, and Jordan. She is also remembered by many extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her great grandmother, Myrtle Harris; her grandparents, Robert and Marcie Harris; and her grandparents, William and Eddie Adams.
The Visitation will be held at Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, 3600 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 523 Pablo Ave., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Friday, January 30, 2026 starting at 11:00 a.m. a reception will follow the mass in the fellowship hall.
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3600 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

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