Judith Evans Graves

Judith will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection for a life marked by steady faith, gentle strength, and a quiet, honest grace. In the ways she spoke, served, and cared, she reflected a kind-hearted and selfless spirit that made others feel seen and valued. Beloved by family and friends, she leaves behind a legacy of love given freely and without condition.

Judith worked at Zero Manufacturing Company from 1961 to 1979 in Burbank, California. From 1979 through 1992, she was a small business owner of a card and gift store in Big Bear Lake, California. After moving to Bullhead City, she worked at JCPenney’s Department Store from 1993 until her retirement in 2007, serving as a Jewelry Department Manager—an extension of her careful attention, integrity, and the respect she earned through years of dependable service.

A woman of sincere devotion, Judith was a member of Desert Shores Community Baptist Church. Her faith was a steady presence in her life, expressed not in grand display, but in consistent compassion and a gentle willingness to help.

Judith found joy in the simple, meaningful pleasures that bring people together. She loved reading books, collecting gnomes, and playing card games with friends. She also enjoyed making crafts and greeting cards with her best friend, Marsha—small creations that carried warmth, thoughtfulness, and the unmistakable touch of her caring heart.

Judith was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Robert Graves, who passed away on March 20, 1999.

She is survived by her 2 daughters and son in laws; Karen Juzwiak (Mark Juzwiak) and Kristi Gebow (Chad Gebow); granddaughter, Caiti Powell (Jeff Powell); grandson, Austin Gebow; great-grandson, Ryland Powell; great-granddaughter, Carter Powell; 3 brothers and sister in laws, Tim Burke (Marsha Burke), Mike Heaton (Kay Heaton), Tommy Heaton (Fran Heaton); several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Her daughters said, “Our mother's greatest legacy will be the love she gave so freely to her family and friends. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever held in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know and love her.”

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on September 26, 2026, at Dimond and Sons Funeral Home, Silver Bells Chapel, 2620 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, Arizona.

Her cremated remains will be inurned with her husband, Robert Graves, at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, Nevada.