Mrs. Joy McGraw Waddell

April 9, 1948 - November 21, 2020

Joy McGraw Waddell, age 72, of Dallas, Ga., passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 with her family by her side. Joy was born on April 9, 1948 in Summerville, Ga., to the late Mr. John Walker “Dub” McGraw and Mrs. Edith Nation Smith. Joy was married to the late Mr. Michael Jerry Waddell, Sr. Joy loved her family and spending time with all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and watching the hummingbirds. She loved her flowers and could grow the best strawberry’s. She enjoyed traveling, trips to Biloxi and spending time with her friends. She was a true friend and loved to have a good time. She will be dearly missed by all who cherish her memory. Survivors include; daughters, Angie Griffin (Eddie Heath) and Carrie Wisener (Brad), Stepchildren, Mandy Mincy (Matt) and Jeff Waddell (Ashley). Special sister Lisa Pickett Williams. Brothers, Skip McGraw, Steve McGraw, Jeff McGraw and Jimmy Smith. 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, other family and friends also survive. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by; Grandson, Christopher Griffin, great grandson, Hunter Griffin and step son, Mr. Jonathan Waddell. In keeping with Joy’s wishes, she has been cremated and a Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 23, 2020 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Tuesday from 1:00 PM – 2:00PM. Current social distancing guidelines will apply. Masks are recommended, but not required. The family has requested that donations made to Jeff Eberhart Funeral home to help offset expenses for the funeral. Please join the family in honoring her life by visiting www.jeffeberhartfuneralhome.com to sign the register book and share a memory. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joy McGraw Waddell.