JoAnn Graves, 81, of Kountze, passed away Friday March 23, 2012 at Kountze Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Birdie Jenkins. She is survived by her cousins, Jim Kelley and wife Alura of Sour Lake, Buddy Kelley and wife Jeanette of Thicket and Billy Kelley of Houston. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday March 26, 2012 at Votaw Cemetery officiated by Jerry Sonier.