Jo Ann Grafton, 65, Iola passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, at her home.
She was born Sept. 9, 1952, in Garnett, to Glen Edsel Osborn and Earlene Lorraine (Lombard) Kincheloe. She was raised in Garnett and Iola. She traveled the country, but returned to Kansas in 1982. She raised her three children in Olathe. She later moved to Iola, where she enjoyed her grandchildren through the rest of her days. She will always be remembered for her love of cooking and her generosity toward anyone she met.
She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Thomas and wife Kimberly, Barnesville, Ga., Tiffany Burgess and husband Kevin, Wylie, Texas, and Michael Grafton; grandchildren, Taylar, Abbie, Jessica, Emily, Tanner, Thomas, Peyton, Kaylie, Melina, Eli and Jonah; sister, Glenda Beckerle, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A private inurnment will take place at a later date. Contributions in her memory are suggested to Meals on Wheels. Go to www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/take-action/give and click “Donate” under “Give in Honor” to make your gift. Feuerborn Family Funeral Service of Iola assisted her family.
Jo Ann Grafton
