Joan was born on February 21, 1943, in Greenville, Texas to L. B. Graves and Cleva Foster Graves. Joan was a 1961 graduate of Greenville High School. Joan graduated from Abilene Christian University with a Bachelor's degree in 1964, and graduated from East Texas State University with a Master's degree. Joan was a Choir Director for Munday ISD, Wichita Falls ISD, Iowa Park ISD and Greenville ISD. Joan was a consultant for Region 8 Education Service Center in Mt Pleasant, Texas, and an administrator and curriculum director for Greenville ISD. Joan retired from education while she was at Greenville ISD. Joan was a member of Creekside Church of Christ formally known as Johnson Street Church of Christ.
Joan is survived by her sister, Janis Hodo and husband, Jim of Greenville, sister-in-law, Coralee Graves of Greenville, nephews, Lee Hodo and wife, Anissa of Greenville, Andy Hodo of Sachse, Chris Graves and wife, Hannah of Sulphur Springs and niece, Brittany Graves of Greenville.
Joan is preceded in death by her parents and brother, David Graves.
Pallbearers will be Lee Hodo, Andy Hodo, Larry McCullough, Chris Graves, John Paul Willaby and Steve Pryce.
Honorary pallbearers will be Colby Hodo, Collin Hodo and Cycler Hodo.
Condolences(5)
Kathy McKinley
Canton, TX Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Deepest sympathy to Janis & Family. I am a former student (Hirschi) and friend from Wichita Falls. She was indeed a lovely human being who was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor, a love of teaching and a heart of gold. She was dearly loved and a friend to many. Rest in peace my dear friend.Wanda & Ricky House
Fate, TX Monday, September 18, 2023 Our sincere condolences to Mrs Joan family. What a beautiful soul she had. We are one of her neighbors from Deer Run Apts. Our hearts are sadden but God knows best. Rest in peace sweet lady.Jim and Elena Hardaway
Greenville, TX Monday, September 18, 2023 Sending our sincere condolences and sympathy to the Graves and Hodo family.Glenn and Rita Murphy
Searcy, AR Sunday, September 17, 2023 Oh dear friend, How much you will be missed! We went through a lot of good times together -- and some that could have been better -- but we always found something to laugh about. Loved you so much.Amy Brock Eppler
Greenville, TX Sunday, September 17, 2023 She will forever be Ms. Graves to me. Always with a smile, always with the kind of greeting that made you feel like you mattered! She always asked about my folks when I would see her around town. She was a very special person in my life. I have wonderful memories to keep in my heart!