Obituary for Ginny Evans Graham

MRS. ANNIE VIRGINIA “GINNY” EVANS GRAHAM, age 81, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, June 6, 2025, at her residence.

 Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Thursday, June 12, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Daniel Cook officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Ginny was born in Eastman, GA on April 8, 1944, to the late James Carlos Evans and Nannie Candice Day Evans. She attended Dodge County High School, was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, and later married Billy Ray Graham in 1964. She worked several jobs early in her life, but she was most proud of being a homemaker and caretaker for her family and bonus children in Augusta, Batesburg, SC, and in Eastman. She loved traveling, going to flea markets, and spending time with her beloved pets, Boots and Sky. Along with her parents, Ginny was preceded in death by her Husband, Billy Ray Graham, Son, Gregory “Greg” Fred Graham, Son-in-law, Bo Baker, and Brother, James Edward “Buddy” Evans.

 She is survived by her Daughter – Melanie Baker of Leesville, SC; Son – Kevin Graham (Denise) of Batesburg, SC; Bonus Children – Rene` Garcia, Jr. and Sharon Knowles; Grandchildren – Ethan Graham (Payton), Sonia Whitmer (Davin), and Will Graham (Jaime); Several Great-Grandchildren; Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law – Mary Shumate, Alice Bird, Paula Harrell (Ralph), Robert Graham, Delores Graham, Bennie Graham (Diana), Elsie Graham, Kathleen Jones, and Sherry Graham; Special Sister-in-law and Caretaker – Peggy White; Numerous nieces, and nephews; Special Little Caretakers – Alyssa Muncher and Brynn Graham; Special Friends – Alice Wimpey, Charlotte Miller, Kevin Rogers and Angela Daniels Lewis.

 The family may be contacted at the Graham residence, 49 Lennie Lane, Eastman, GA, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 2:00PM-3:00PM Thursday, June 12. In addition to flowers, the family request contributions to The Christian Life Center, 307 King St, Eastman, GA 31023.