Joanne Sally Graebner, 94, of Virginia Beach went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2025. She was born on February 27, 1931 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Joseph and Louise Zolinski. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Paul T. Graebner.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children: Sandy Lyles, Jim Graebner, and Tom Graebner and his wife, Andrea; grandchildren: James, Jessica, Jaclyn, Alexandra, Bailey, and Sydney; great-grandchildren: Jackson, Layla, Colt, and Ellie; and many extended relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Joanne’s Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Hope Lutheran Church located at 5350 Providence Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.