Karon Cruce Graham, 63

Karon Cruce Graham, 63 of Middleburg, FL, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016. Mrs. Graham was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County and attended Russell Baptist Church. Throughout her life, Karon worked various jobs to include, C.F. Rogers Insurance Company, was secretary to the Fire Chief in Jacksonville, Dial Communications in Gainesville and later retired from Maztec Construction Company to care for her father. She enjoyed crocheting blankets, playing softball with her grandchildren and going junking for antiques and goodies. Mrs. Graham will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Cruce and her great grandson, Brantley. Survivors include her husband (and high school sweetheart) of 45 years, Joey G. Graham, three daughters, Shelly (Buddy) Johns, Shawna (Mike) Hanson, and Samantha Graham, mother, Maggie Cruce, two brothers, Larry and Gary Cruce, sister, Sharon (Ronnie) Howard, five grandchildren, Savannah, Kayela, Jacob, Joseph, and Josie, two great grandchildren, Braden and Blake, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Russell Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Baker officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent to: Haven Hospice Custead Care Center, Orange Park www.havenhospice.org or St. Vincent’s Health Care Foundation www.jaxhealth.com/foundation/

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720