Katie Jo Graham, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a short illness on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born February 1, 1941 in Conway, a daughter of the late James Ervin and Lillian Cooper Brown.

In addition to her parents, Katie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Buddy” Ray Graham and siblings, Henry B. Brown, Vernon Lee Brown and James Ervin Brown.

Katie was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed gardening and sewing, but most of all she loved cooking and spending time with her family. Katie and Buddy farmed throughout their forty-six years together. She also retired from Horry County Schools as a lunch lady after twenty-nine years of service.

Mrs. Graham is survived by her children, Cynthia G. Lilly (Thomas) and Jo Michelle Johnson (Gary); sister, Nola Lee Martin; special sister-in-law’s, Phyllis Brown, Jackie Brown and Emmaline Allen; grandchildren, Coty J. Reisinger (Heath), Katie L. Lee (Samuel) and Chapel J. McKenzie (Matthew); great grandchildren, Maylee Morris, Addyson Reisinger, Josie Lee, Elvie McKenzie and Bryan Paul McKenzie, along with many other family and friends who will miss her.

The family would like to give a special thank you to her caregiver, Mrs. Pat Harris and to Your Health Hospice and their team.

Funeral Services will be held 3pm Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Gregg Cannon officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be private.

Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com.

Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.