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Corena Graham Obituary

Graham, Corena E. ALBANY Corena Elizabeth Graham (nee Wood) passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 4, 2007. The daughter of the late Raymond V. Wood and Emma Bradley Wood, Corena was married to the late Charles Homer Graham. Corena was born and raised in Watervliet. She was a registered nurse at Memorial, Bellevue Maternity, and the VA Hospital in Albany. Corena was an avid bridge player, enjoyed literature, and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by sons, Jeffrey P., Anthony R., and Keith L. Graham, and daughters, Lisa Evans, Emma C., Holly B., and Jennifer L. Graham; grandchildren, Sean T. Evans, Anthony R. Paulsen, Jorell M. Murphy, Heather M., Charles A., and Asher I. Graham; two great-grandchildren; her sister, Virginia Hunt; brother, Raymond Wood; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She will be missed by many. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2007 at the Tebbutt & Frederick Memorial Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany, N.Y. Relatives and friends are also invited to call at the funeral home Friday 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be in Gerald B.H Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville, N.Y.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2007.

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Twila & Ken Harrison

November 12, 2007

Jeffrey,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. Hold on to the good times and the memories they will help to carry you through. God bless you. Love Twila & Kenny

Christine Barton

November 9, 2007

My sincere sympathy go out to Corena's family in this time of loss. Corena shared of herself and touched countless lives through her thoughtful caring for others. To be her patient was to be well cared for. It was an honor to know and work with her. Peace be with you
all.

Vicki & The Staff at Parkland Gardens

November 9, 2007

Emma
We are very sorry for your loss. Corena will always be in our hearts and memories. It was a pleasure knowing her.

Robin Raco

November 9, 2007

With sincere sympathy to her family from her VA family that spent many years with Corena on 8A:
We have lots of memories and shared many laughs. She maybe gone from our lives, but never forgotten.

Marilyn Bradley

November 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lisa Luther

November 9, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. I worked with Corena at the VA Hospital and even as difficult as it could be she always could make you smile. She will be greatly missed.

Madeline Marie Fitch

November 8, 2007

My condolences go out to the family in this time of need. You are now at peace. Our family has had some good times together. You will be missed very much.
Madeline ( PeeWee ) Fitch & family

Ruby Salmond

November 8, 2007

Emma and Family,
With our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God continue to bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May your memories of your Mom bring you all comfort.

Thaddis, Ruby and Thaisa Salmond

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