Carolyn Joan McGraw

Carolyn Joan McGraw, age 91 of Bradford, entered into heaven peacefully, surrounded  by her family on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Brookdale of Piqua.  Carolyn was born in West Branch, Michigan on March 30, 1935 to the (late) Albeen & Leona (Norris) Johnson; was a graduate of Greenville High School, Class of 1954, received her LPN degree from Miami Valley Nursing School and had worked at Miami Valley Hospital and Dettmer Hospital.  She attended Greenville Missionary Church.  Carolyn was a homemaker and a very good cook and baker, especially her cookies, but most of all her love for everyone showed through her beautiful smile – and that is what everyone loved about her! 

Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold Eugene McGraw of 50 years in 2008; her brother, Dale Johnson; daughter-in-law, Esther McGraw; and grandson-in-law, Michael Thornton.  Carolyn is survived by her four children and their spouses, Harold Eugene “Gene” II & Karen McGraw of St. Paris, Sandra & Allan Cotrell of Piqua, Mary Ann & Russell Sanderson of Bradford, Diana & Wayde Davis of Piqua; grandchildren, Kristina Thornton, Matthew & Miranda McGraw, Tyler & Samantha Sanderson, Tray Sanderson & fiancée, Kristen Lough, Dustin Cotrell, Andrew & Ashley Davis, Chris & Samantha Davis, Randy & Tia Rohrer, and Tabitha Rohrer; numerous great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Carrol Johnson of Indianapolis, IN; other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford with Pastors Gary Oser, John Shelton, & Lincoln Robinson officiating.  Interment Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford.  Visitation at 10:00 AM until time of service.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Everheart Hospice or Greenville Missionary Church.  Condolences may be shared with the family at www.stockerfraley.com.