Barbara Elaine Graves, age 78, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on December 17, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1947, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Barbara was a woman of strong spirit and a warm heart. An avid reader, she was most content with a book in her hands and one or two dogs curled up in her lap. Above all, she cherished her family. Known for being both feisty and deeply affectionate, Barbara had a way of making her presence known and her love felt by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer (Kevin) Crouch; husband, Don Graves; mother, Billie Moore; and father, Granville Austin.

She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Wilkerson; brothers, Monty (Elizabeth) Austin and Tony (Linda) Austin; stepfather, William Moore; grandchildren, Sam and Jack Tritt; and five nieces.

Barbara will be remembered for her strength, her tenderness, and the fierce love she had for those closest to her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.