Meet Jane Graham, a devoted wife and mother who has shaped her family’s faith and values over the years
Boone: So, let’s chat about Jane Graham, the wife of Franklin Graham. They’ve been married since 1974, which is quite a long time, right? Jane was born on Christmas Eve in 1950, making her 74 now. She’s actually two years older than Franklin.
Jane grew up in Smithfield, North Carolina, with a brother and a sister. Her daughter, Cissie, often shares how Jane really brought the Bible to life for their family. She made sure they could talk about anything, keeping the lines of communication wide open.
Now, Jane is a registered Republican in Watauga County, North Carolina. Together, she and Franklin have four kids: William, Roy, Edward, and Cissie. Cissie is married to a football player, Corey Lynch, and she often talks about how Jane kept their family grounded.
They lived in a simple home in the mountains, and Jane was all about routine. She was the one driving them to school and cheering at their games. Cissie remembers her mom’s “no” meaning no and her “yes” meaning yes. That kind of consistency really shaped their upbringing.
On Cissie’s tribute for Jane’s 60th birthday, she highlighted how her mom taught her integrity and always put her kids first. Jane loves to laugh and has a knack for making everyone feel at ease. Plus, she has a big heart for young people to know Jesus’ love.
And get this, they have 12 grandchildren! That’s a full house during family gatherings. Franklin and Jane’s love story goes way back, too. They tied the knot on August 14, 1974, but Franklin first saw Jane when she was just eight years old. Isn’t that sweet?
After they got married, they settled in Boone, North Carolina. Even when Franklin was off traveling, he always knew he’d come back to Jane. Their bond is truly something special.
