Jo-rita Gragg

Jo-rita Gragg, 67, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on March 14, 2026. Born on April 9, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Harrison “Red” and Virginia Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Gene Taylor, sister Delores Vicars, sister-in-law Kay Taylor, mother-in-law Clara Lee Gragg, and father-in-law George Rufus Gragg.

A longtime member of Port City Church in Kingsport, Jo found deep joy in her faith. She loved watching The Chosen and delighted in sharing small tokens of faith with everyone she met. For many years she served as an Ambassador for CASA for Kids, passionately promoting its mission. She was deeply devoted to her community, serving more than two decades on the board of the Sullivan Recreation Association. She coached softball and later cherished her time working in the concession stand, always happiest when she could travel to watch her children and grandchildren play ball.

She is survived by her loving husband of more than 50 years, Mike Gragg; daughter Missy Sturgill and husband Danny; sons Lucas Gragg and wife Tonya, and Devin Taylor; grandchildren Taylor “TAS” Sturgill, Sydnee Gragg, and Harper Gragg; brothers-in-law Bud Gragg and wife Jan, and Joe Gragg and wife Chavela; special nieces Sandy Williams and Carol Boyd; neighbors Donna Bardsley and Grace; her Class of ’76 Dobyns-Bennett classmates; her cherished church family; and her adopted family from the Sullivan Recreation Association.