Ms. Joann Graves Obituary in Dillon at Bartell Funeral Home, LLC.

Obituary For Ms. Joann Graves

Joann “JoJo” Graves was born on April 5, 1961 to the late Docia Graves Allison, Joe Nathan Fulwood, stepfather: Levander Allison and was reared by her grandparents. Willie Boyd and Colleen Clark Graves. She departed this earthly life on Monday, October 28, 2019 at her residence.

She graduated from Dillon High School in Dillon, South Carolina in the class of 1980. Later, she pursed her education at Columbia Junior College, Columbia, South Carolina.

Joann enjoyed playing softball from an early age which was a sports that her grandmother instilled in most of her children and grandchildren. To know Joann was to love her. She was a quiet, laid back person who always loved to be herself.

She was preceded in death by her mother: Docia Graves Allison, grandparents: Willie Boyd and Colleen Clark Graves, brother: Lewis Stevenson Ford.

Joann leaves to cherish her loving memories ~ one son: Virgil Graves of the home; a daughter: Crystal Graves of Charlotte, NC; adopted daughter: A’Kesha Wright of Dillon, SC; her father: Joe Nathan Fulwood of Trenton, NJ; step-father: Levander Allison of Queens, NY; special sister and caregiver: Jacqueline Graves of Dillon, SC; cousins who were raised in her home as sisters: Frances Samuel and Rose Graves both of Dillon, SC; brothers: Joe Prentis Graves, O’Landrea (Joyce) Fulwood both of Dillon, SC, Rayford Graves of Queens, NY; special aunt, uncle and caregiver: Albert (Barbara) McCallum; aunts: Flora Bell Graves, Virginia (Jessie) Velasquez, Wilhemenia Graves, Retha Graves, Nancy Ludeen McKoy, Mary Sellers, Betty Lou Bostic, Reonia Dixon, Crissy Hamer, Mary Ann Thomas, Elizabeth Gooden; uncles: Joseph (Dorothy) Graves, Johnny Parmis; special cousins who she loved dearly: Shelawn Wright, Vassie Lloyd, Regetta Graves, Clara Bethea, Regina All-Uthmor; god-children: Kay Jones, Telasia Samuel, Melinda Singletary, Kartrina Campbell, Dy’Quashia Johnson; special friends: Rachel McInnis, Jackie Woods, Rosa Mae Rose, Linda German, Georgia and Jackie Thomas, Ruthie German, Mary Page, Franco Manufacturing, Florence Oncology (Dr. Tazi and Staff) and McLeod Hospice and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

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TO MY HOMERUN KID LOVE YOU A FRIEND TRULY ,MISSRD FROM RENEE HOWARD AKA TEASIE

To the family,Sending my condolences to you all.May you all be strengthened knowing that you can see your loved ones again.Jesus Christ said "He will resurrect on the last day." We are living now in the last days that Jesus spoke of. "Draw close to God and he will draw close to you." (James 4:8)

So sorry for the loss of a mother, sister, daughter, and best friend. Always cherish the memories that you’ve shared together because that’s something no one can take from you. Stay strong, deepest condolences

My sincere condolences to the family. Although I am not there with you, please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers today and always. Alicia Ford Bronx, New York

Dear Virgil, Crystal, PeeWee, Jackie, Rayford and Lee,
Please know though we are not physically there with You, You are ALL in our thoughts and prayers... Love, Joe Louis, Dorothy, Reggie and Jackie
The McLeod Family Brooklyn, New York

Dear Joann, Until we meet Again...Those special memories of you will always bring a smile. If only I could have you back for just a little while. Then we could sit and talk Again just like we used to do. You always meant so much and always will too. The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause me pain but, you’re forever in my heart Until we meet again... Love Your Cousin Regina Elizabeth, New Jersey