In Loving Memory of Wilda “Jean” (Johnson) McGraw
July 17, 1942 – October 24, 2026
Wilda “Jean” (Johnson) McGraw, 84, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following an extended illness.
Born on July 17, 1942, Jean was the daughter of the late Emerson and Hazel (Ball) Johnson of Circleville, Ohio.
Above all else, Jean loved her family. She was a fiercely devoted mother and grandmother who loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart.
Jean leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will forever cherish the time they shared with her.
She is survived by her children, David McGraw (Shelly) of Beverly Hills, Florida, and Krista Dresbach of York, South Carolina; her grandchildren, Tanya Dunfee (John), Benjamin Rout, Amanda Finley (Wesley), Laura Rout, Joshua McGraw, Emily Dawson (Dominique), Charles McGraw III, Taylor McGraw, Alexander Dresbach, and Morgan Dresbach; her many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and her brother, Donald Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Emerson and Hazel Johnson; her husband, Charles McGraw; her daughter, Rhonda Herb; her son, Charles McGraw II; her sisters, Ruth and Phyllis; and her brothers, Robert and Marvin.
Jean’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Her life will be remembered through the stories, laughter, love, and cherished memories shared by her family.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by WARE FUNERAL HOME in Chillicothe, Ohio. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, anytime between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Immediately following the service, Jean’s ashes will be laid to rest at FOREST CEMETERY in Circleville, Ohio.
Full service details and the family guest book are available at Ware Funeral Home.