Patsy "Pat" Graham

Patsy “Pat” Alice Jones Graham, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Aston Park Health Center.

Pat was born in Haw Creek, NC and was the only daughter of eight children to the late Paul T. Jones, Sr. and Beulah Melton Jones. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Paul T. Jones, Jr., David L. Jones and J. Samuel Jones.

Pat was a hairdresser and an avid gardener. She loved to travel and spent many summers at Hunting Island. She also worked for the Educational Foundation where she placed and hosted numerous exchange students and was a Guardian ad Litem.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Franklin Graham, her brothers Bob Jones (Billie Marie), Juniper Jones, Tim Jones(Annette), Billy Jones(Wendy) and her sister in law, of over 60 years, Ann Jones, one son, Tom Swayngim (Debbie); three daughters, Pam Swayngim, Frankie Hayes and Alison Baldwin; ten grandchildren, Heather Taylor (John David), Melissa Cerqueria (AJ), Echo Hayes, Chloe Hayes, Kegan Hayes, Ivy Hayes, Mackenzie Graham, Karsen Bailey, Kamden Bailey and Miles Bailey; 11 great grandchildren, many special nieces and nephews, and she was a foster mother to many.

A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Oak Grove Christian Church in Arden. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the church.

Burial will follow at Avery’s Creek Christian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Oak Grove Christian Church; 5 Morris Road, Arden, NC 28704 or to the ABCCM; 1845 Brevard Road, Arden, NC 28704.