Jo Anne "Jo mama." Graham

Jo Anne "Jo mama." Graham obituary

Jo Anne "Jo mama." Graham

Jo Graham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barton Family Funeral Service of Edmonds on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Jo Graham, 80, of Mukilteo, Washington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on Saturday, May 3rd. Jo leaves behind her children, Laurie Graham (Joe Gannon), Lisa Graham (Nick Edelbrock), Katherine Kelly (John), and Daniel Graham Jr. (Crystal Elliott); and her grandchildren, Avery, Meredith, Kingston, Harper, and Graham. She is also lovingly remembered by her siblings Nick Massung, Esther Kepplinger, Jim Massung, and their families.

Jo was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and earned her nursing degree in 1966. She dedicated over 45 years of her life to caring for others as a compassionate registered nurse (RN), earning the nickname "Jo mama." She was a devoted wife to the late Daniel Graham Sr., who preceded her in death on May 8, 2015.

In retirement, Jo continued to be active, with a zest for life and a love for exploring the world. She went on a volunteer mission with other medical professionals to Tanzania to help open a maternity center in 2018 and her recent vacations took her to Egypt and New Zealand. When not traveling, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, or playing in her garden. Whether she was exploring far-off places or walking on the beach searching for rocks and seashells, Jo always found joy in the beauty of the world around her. She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, and deep love for her family. Details regarding a memorial service are still being finalized and will be shared with loved ones soon.

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