Juanita Graves, age 80, of Lucedale passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at USA Medical of Mobile, AL. Mrs. Graves was born October 26, 1939 in Wiggins, MS. She is the daughter of the late James P. and the late Priscilla (Brown) Strickland. She married Lewis U. Graves on October 26, 1957. She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis U. Graves on August 12, 2015.

She was a Home Maker.

She is survived by two daughters: Beverly (Ernest) Dixon of Benndale, MS and Debra (Randy) Forester of Fortworth, TX; one son: Clyde (Edie) Graves of Benndale, MS; 12 Grandchildren; 26 Great Grandchildren; two sisters: Brenda Gunter and Earline Williams; and two brothers: J.W. Strickland and Harvey Earl Strickland.

Predeceased by her granddaughter, Shelia "CeCe" Ann Dixon Howell, sister, Lela Bobinger, brother, Donald Strickland, and brother, Roy Strickland.

The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Sigler Funeral Home, 4248 Main St., Lucedale, MS with Rev. Douglas Graham officiating. Burial will be in Little Sweetwater Missionary Baptist Cemetery, Benndale, MS.

Calling hours will be Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 12:30-2:00pm at Sigler Funeral Home, 4248 Main Street, Lucedale, MS.

Sigler Funeral Home, 601-947-3112, www.siglerfuneral.com, 4248 Main Street, Lucedale, MS, is in charge of arrangements.