Trinna Graziani
Passed: October 20, 2022
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Trinna Graziani
Passed: October 20, 2022
Obituary
Trinna Graziani, 79, of Avondale, Arizona died October 20, 2022 in Peoria, Arizona after a nine-month illness of congestive heart failure and ensuing complications.
Trinna was born December 22, 1942 in Cold Spring, Kentucky to John W. and Lesta Graziani. She was raised in Northern Kentucky where she completed her elementary and high school education. Trina was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Cold Spring where she sang in their choir and taught Sunday school classes.
She received a B.A. from Georgetown College, Georgetown, Kentucky and taught English in high school for two years. In 1966, she moved to Arizona with her sister, Thelma. She then attended a summer of intensive study of French at Coe College, Iowa. Trinna then taught high school French for over 30 years at Agua Fria Union High School. She received an M.A. in English Education from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Trinna was a member of the North Phoenix Baptist church for over 50 years and sang in the choir there. She also sang in a community choir for many years. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, traveling, playing table games (especially bridge), reading novels, and doing embroidery and other needlework.
Trinna was preceded in death by her father, John W. Graziani; brother, John W. Graziani Jr.; and her mother, Lesta Graziani. She is survived by her sister, Thelma Graziani; brother, Robert D. Graziani; and a large extended family.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A visitation will be held at 1PM on Friday, October 28 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association and Hospice of the Valley.
4 responses to Trinna Graziani
Robert Trout says:
October 26, 2022
Trinna was a friend and colleague for many years. An excellent teacher, the Agua Fria district was fortunate to have her for thirty years. She had a positive influence on thousands of students and the AFUHS community. As the saying goes: “Always bright eyed and bushy tailed,” she approached life with spirit and passion. Rest in peace dear friend.
Ken Thomas (AFUHS Class of '73) says:
October 26, 2022
As one of her former students at Agua Fria Union High School, I must say that I probably was one of those seniors who caused her frustration and concern. But Ms. Graziani kept at it, was an excellent teacher, and to this day I can read a newspaper while visiting France or Martinique with fair comprehension. She was caring and concerned about her students. There are thousands of people who were educated by this lady; they can attribute some of their success in life, their determination in the face of obstacles, to Ms. Graziani’s dedication.
May she rest in peace with her heavenly father and those of her family who have gone before.
Jean M. Zell says:
November 2, 2022
I was so sorry to read about Trina’s passing. Please accept my sincere sympathies. I knew Trina from working with her at Agua Fria.
She was a great person and a great teacher. May she rest in peace.
Barb Peroutka says:
November 16, 2022
I just saw this today in the West Valley View. I am so sorry to hear of Trina’s passing she was such a kind soul we worked at Agua Fria together and always a pleasure to see her each day RIP Trina and God Bless you