Donna Joan Graves

Donna Joan Graves obituary, Maynardville, TN

Donna Joan Graves

Donna Graves Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Trinity Funeral Home, LLC on Jul. 5, 2025.

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Donna Graves – 62 of Andersonville, entered peacefully into the presence of Christ on July 4, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She faced life's challenges with incredible strength and grace and loved those close to her deeply. Donna's family was her greatest joy especially her cherished grandchildren, who lovingly call her "Gran Gran".
She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Earnheart: grandson, Grayson Graves; and father-in-law, William Henry Graves. Donna is survived by the love of her life and husband of 43 years, Michael Graves; sons, Matthew (Kayla) Graves and Joshua (Haley) Graves; grandchildren, Jaxon Williams, Karlie Graves, Matlyn Graves, Silas Graves, Malachi Graves and Noa Graves; father, Donald Earnheart; sisters, Darlene (Bob) Couch and Loretta (Allen) Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. The service to follow with Reverend Josh Jones officiating. Family and friends will meet 9:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Trinity to proceed to McCoy Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service. Trinity Funeral Home, Maynardville, has the honor of serving the family of Donna Graves. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net

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