Barbara Griffis Graham, 81, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Lakeview Regional Hospital.

Barbara was born September 13, 1944, in Columbia, Mississippi.  She attended Warren Easton, Class of 1958 and ultimately earned her GED in 1967.  Barbara supported her husband, James Graham, throughout his 20 + year Naval Career, traveling throughout the world as she raised their two kids (Sandy & Jim). She also volunteered as an Ombudsman, in schools, was a Girl Scout leader and Cub Scouts Den Mom in Cub Scouts.  She was the driving force behind her family's success.

Her belief in Faith, Family, and Country was evident in all she did.  She had a creative side, producing country crafts, decorations, and floral arrangements that benefited her church and community.  She helped to organize TRBC's Joy Seekers and served as their treasurer for many years.  Barbara was a founding member of Thompson Road Baptist Church where she attended for over 18 years.  She loved to cook and made the best Peach Cobbler!  Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend to all who knew her.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Graham; her son, James Alan Graham; and her grandson, Devon Tillman.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Tillman (Ken); grandsons, Kyle Lovett, and Connor Tillman; her sister, Mary Griffis; her brother, Bob Griffis; and many other relatives.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell, LA. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 A.M.  Rev. Randy Boyet, officiating.

Visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday after 9:00 A.M. until funeral time.

Interment to follow in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY.

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.