Jane Louise Graves

Jane Louise Graves obituary, Springfield, KY

Jane Louise Graves

Jane Graves Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carey & Son Funeral Home, Inc. on Dec. 23, 2025.
Jane Louise Barlow Graves, age 78, of Springfield, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025 at the home of her son, Terry.

She was born in Lebanon, Kentucky on July 16, 1947 to the late Vivian Lee and Mary Martha Gribbins Barlow.

She was a member of the River of Life Church and a homemaker. She loved all things green, lighthouses and her family.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Joseph Edward "Eddie" Graves, Jr. on December 24, 2015; five brothers, Omer, George, David, Ben and Joe Barlow and four sisters, Mary, Joan and Lucille Barlow and Paula Briscoe.

Survivors include three sons, Tim Graves (Merry Jo), Terry Graves (Chris) and Tracy Graves (Maegan) all of Springfield; seven grandchildren, Zachery Graves (Danielle), Courtney Graves, Jacob Graves (Kylie), Joshua Graves (Katelyn), Jayson Graves, Haylee Smith (Taylor) and Ryan Graves; four great grandchildren, Eden, Katherine, Andersyn and Jettson Graves; two sisters, Vivian Cambron (Ronnie) and Alice Spalding of Springfield and a brother, James Barlow (Libby) of Lebanon. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, December 27th at the Carey & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Troy Shelton, officiating.

Burial will be private at the Lebanon National Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 9:30 Saturday morning at the Carey & Son Funeral Home.

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