Joleena Marie Graham (Lewallen), lovingly known to family and close friends as “Dragon Lady”, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at Sutter Hospital in Tracy, CA, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 73.

Born on August 27, 1952, Joleena lived in Lathrop, CA, for the past 25 years after previously residing in Manteca and Oregon. She retired after many years as a Quality Controller at a glass bottle manufacturing plant.

Joleena will be remembered for her love of family, gardening, cooking, and the warmth, humor, and unmistakable personality she brought to every gathering. Her kindness, strength, and generous spirit touched everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Michael Graham and wife Lori, Kathy Graham, and Lisa Hagglund and husband Chad; her grandchildren Kayla Morton, Bradley Hagglund, Madison Hagglund, Brandon Guzman, Michael Guzman, Tyler Guzman, Travis Graham, and Justin Graham; her great–grandchildren Avery Morton, Aubrey Morton, and Aaron Graham; and her siblings, Elizabeth Sheals, Neal Lewallen, and Kathleen Sinner. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Patrick Lewallen, and Garland “Buzz” Graham.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Park View Cemetery, 3661 French Camp Road, Manteca, CA.

For Joleena’s complete obituary, additional family information, and to share memories or condolences, please visit the online memorial at Parkviewmortuary.com.

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin

Wednesday, August 5, 2026