Janice Marie Graham

Jan Dorsey Graham passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born July 15, 1950, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A 1968 graduate of East Ascension High School, Jan received her associate degree from Draughn Business College. For decades, Jan worked in and managed bowling centers in Louisiana, New York, and New Jersey. She retired as the Registrar at St. Michael the Archangel High School.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Jo Dorsey; her maternal grandparents, Vannie and Ruby Vines; her brother, Jimmy “Bud” Dorsey; and her previous husband, Lynn Graham. 

Jan will especially be missed by her devoted partner of 24 years, Ronnie Tircuit, with whom life was a constant adventure. Jan is also survived by her loving children, Jason Graham and wife Jami-Lynn, Stephanie Graham-Moore and husband Brian; “bonus daughters” Carmen Hebert and husband David, and Carla Tircuit; and her beloved grandchildren Jessika and Julia; Conner and Drew, Jewel, Brian Jr., Taylor, and Asia; Carson and Caroline; and Paige; as well as numerous other family and friends. 

“Fun comes first!” is how many would define Jan. She was always ready to go! Whether it was dancing and listening to live music, playing her favorite slots at the casino, cruising, bowling, or traveling – you knew if Jan was there, it was going to be memorable. She had an uncanny ability to treat everyone like family; you never had to doubt her devotion.

 Our beloved mother, Nana, and friend will forever live on in the many “Jan stories” that so many have. 

Although Jan was known for being perpetually late, we invite relatives and friends to attend the visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m., with a funeral service at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. Interment will immediately follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. 

Honoring Jan as pallbearers will be Mike Dorsey, Robbie Willis, Rome Willis, David Hebert, Tyson Ducote, Matt Campbell and Rhett Bourgeois.

For those of us that knew Jan’s favorite quote, the answer is… “We know where you are now, but we will miss you always.”

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.