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Gwendola Graham Obituary

Gwendola "Susie" Graham, 61, of Midland passed away November 23, 2012 at Midland Memorial Hospital. She was born November 6, 1951 to Bill J. Graham and Lola Smith Graham in Wynnewood, OK. She was a graduate of Lee High in 1969. She received a Bachelor Degree from Angelo State, and obtained a Masters Degree in Business Management from Arizona State University, and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from UTPB. She was a teacher for MISD. She helped established Coleman HS Child Care Center and she loved to read, she recently learned to paint in watercolor and she was the "Queen of Trivia". She was preceded in death by her father, Bill J. Graham. Those left behind to honor and cherish her memory are her mother, Lola Graham Easley; Daughter, Megan E. Stovall and husband, Jes of Midland, Tx., Brothers; Bill D. Graham and wife, Cathie of Midland Tx., Rick E. Graham and wife, Lisa of Midland Tx., Craig A. Graham and wife Sharyn of Belvedere, IL., and several nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6-8, Ellis Funeral Home. Services will be held Wednesday November 28, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Ellis Funeral Home Chapel, Midland Tx. Interment will be at Resthaven, Midland Tx. Online condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com.

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Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2012.

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Al Taylor

November 29, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the Graham family. She was my big sister when I joined AKL. She will be dearly missed.

November 28, 2012

We were very sorry to hear of Susie's passing. She and Debbie were such great friends in college. Our deepest sympathies to the Graham family. Larry and Debbie Kelley

Judy Long

November 28, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the Graham family during this time of grief. May your memories comfort you and time ease your sorrow.
I was one of Susie's "Sisters" from Alpha Kappa Lambda at ASU. She left us with many great memories and she will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers to her family during this difficult time.

Terry Kranick

November 28, 2012

Dear Susie, you are missed. Condolences to Susie's family. Megan you are special in my heart.

Loren Rich

November 27, 2012

God bless you Graham family. We are praying for you all especially Megan and Lola. Love you all!!! Praying Jesus lifts all of you and comforts you. John and Loren.

Steve and Gail Hankinson

November 27, 2012

Bill and Cathie,

We want you to know that you both are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's loving arms support you in this time of grief.

Pam Dangerfield

November 27, 2012

I'm sorry to hear of your loss Graham Family. My sympathies to you, especially you Megan for the loss of your mother. I hope that the love of each other and those around you support you during this time of mourning and that you will always have good memories of Susie and remember the love she had for you. I (and my family) lived next door to Susie for many years. Again, my condolences. She will be missed.

Kathy Olliff

November 27, 2012

Susie was a sweet & dear friend.

Jane Bale-Woodside

November 27, 2012

May God be with you during this time of grief. Susie was a special friend to me for many years and the adventures we shared will always be in my memories. Please accept my sympathy. Susie touched so many people and was one in a million. My love to the Graham family.

Alan & Sandy Boyd

November 27, 2012

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Lola, Bill, Craig and Rick on Susie's passing. May the comfort of God's word be with you now more than ever.

Jolene Mullins

November 27, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Susie lived across the street from us for many years, she brought much delight to my daughter Stormy. Megan, we are thinking of you today, hugs and prayer.
The Mullins Family

David Keene

November 27, 2012

May the Lord hold the Graham family in His loving arms during this time and in the days ahead. Susie was my friend and I will miss her always.

Cheryl Sevey Hahn

November 26, 2012

Susie will be truly missed. I was one of her "Sisters" from Alpha Kappa Lambda at Angelo State University! My sincere prayers go to the family.

Charlie Kirkpatrick

November 26, 2012

My condolences and prayers for peace and comfort.

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