Juanita Belle Stewart Graham went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 18, 2011. She was born on Dec. 17, 1914 in Manatee Co., Florida to Andrew Jackson and Theodosia Stephens Stewart. She had been a resident of Wauchula since 1937, coming from Myakka City. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Henry Cecil Graham, her eldest son, Roy David Graham, four sisters and nine brothers.
Juanita was a loving mother to her four children. She is survived by sons, Ray Myron (Pat) of Wauchula and Michael D. (Beverly) of Brandon, MS; daughter, Mary Jo of Leesburg; daughter-in-law, Shelby of Haines City; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Lovingly known as "Grannie" to her family, she can never be replaced but our memories will last forever.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 23rd from 6-8 p.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel. Funeral services are at the Chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mike Graham and Rev. Alan Permenter officiating. Burial is in Wauchula Cemetery.