Obituary

Wava Graham Hill

August 30, 1942 - February 21, 2026

Wava Graham Hill, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her home. She was born August 30, 1942 in Franklinton, LA and was 83 years of age. 

She is survived by her daughters, Robin Phelps and Wendy Neu; son, Jody Varnado and wife Nikki; sister, Pat Hayden and husband, Robert; brothers, Paul Graham, Alvin Graham, and Albert Graham and wife, Amber; grandchildren, Joshua Neu (Lovie), Robert Neu (Heather), James Neu (Kaitlin), Heather White, Cody Phelps (Clarissa), Matthew Varnado, and Rusty Varnado (Brooke); grand daughter-in-law, Adriane Scoggins; great-grandchildren, Brianna Schulterbrandt, Eve Duval, Issabella Neu,  Jasmine Neu, Jaxon Neu, Nicky Steffek, C.J. Phelps, Braxlyn Phelps, Haylee Pence, and Khloe Pence; special caregivers, Stacey Branch, Anna Phelps, and Bailey Moore; special friend/neighbor, Leila Buniff; special son-in-law, Raymond Neu; and special nurse, Wendy McLain. 

Preceded in death by her husband, Danny Hill; parents, Alfred and Tessie Graham; in laws, Bill and Emma Rushing; brothers Donald Graham (infant) and J.C. Graham; grandson, Tyler Phelps. 

Pallbearers are Rusty Varnado, Joshua Neu, James Neu, Matthew Varnado, Cody Phelps, and Van Keith Varnado. Honorary Pallerbearers are Jesse Clark and Corey White. 

Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00AM until Religious Services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Services conducted by Bro. Don McDaniel. Interment Graham Cemetery, Amite, LA.