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Mildred Graham Obituary
SALISBURY - Mildred Donald Graham, age 83, of East Horah Street, died Monday April 5, 2010, in Marietta, Ga.
Born May 1, 1926, in Salisbury, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Mamie Taylor Donald.
A graduate of J.C. Price High School, she attended Barber Scotia College, Concord, graduated from Livingstone College, Salisbury, and did further studies at North Carolina Central University, Durham, and Fayetteville State College, Fayetteville.
A retired school teacher with Salisbury City Schools, she was Teacher of the Year at Calvin Henderson Wiley School in Salisbury in 1975.
Mrs. Graham was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church, where she served in the following capacities: Youth choir, president BYPU, Youth Missionary, Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, Junior Church teacher, director of Church Nursery, Missionary Unit 135, Tutorial Program teacher, resource teacher, Woman's Day Captain, Black History Committee member and First Calvary Kindergarten.
Social organizations she was involved with included 39ers Club, Modern Wives, was a former member of Jack and Jill Club of America, J.C. Price Post 107 Auxiliary member and Brownie Scouts leader.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Graham; brothers Chester Donald, II and Charles Edward Donald; and sister Corinne Donald Mills.
She is survived by her son, Judge Donald L. Graham of Miami, Fla.; granddaughter Sherrian (Eric) Ross of Marietta, Ga.; great-grandson Chase Ross of Marietta, Ga.; nephew Chester (Mary) Donald, III of Cary; niece Elise A. Coplin of Winston-Salem; great-nephews David Coplin, Michael Coplin and Nicolas Donald; great-niece Amanda Donald; cousin Ella Troy Scott of Charlotte; foster cousin Mary Ann Johnson, Washington, D.C.; and host of friends.
The family will be at the home on 421 E. Horah St., Salisbury.
Visitation: 12 Noon Saturday at First Calvary Baptist Church, Salisbury.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday First Calvary Baptist Church, Salisbury, with the Rev. Leamon Brown, pastor, officiating.
Burial: 10 a.m. Monday U.S. National Cemetery, Military Avenue, Salisbury.
Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. will be serving the family and online condolences may be sent to nobleandkelsey.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mildred Graham
Francis "Jinx" Monroe
April 15, 2010
Donald and Family,
Please accept my condolences on the death of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 13, 2010
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO JUDGE GRAHAM AND FAMILY.
ARCHON & ARCHOUSA JAMES & RUTH LOCKHART
ALPHA RHO BOULE
Juanita Hardy
April 11, 2010
Donald and family members - I am wishing that the good memories of your mom will lighten your spirit and bring you joy and comfort.
God Bless You.
howard french
April 10, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Donna Preudhomme
April 10, 2010
Dear Donald,
Your Mother was very obviously an accomplished individual, wonderful mother and a shining example to the lives she touched.
May her legacy live on to touch even more lives. I pray that you and your family will find peace and comfort as you celebrate her into her new life.
April 10, 2010
May God comfort you during this difficult time. Carolyn Mack Williams, Los Angeles Ca
Diane Scott-Brown
April 10, 2010
To the Graham Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
April 10, 2010
Judge Graham: From the obituary, it looks like your Mom was a beautiful person, inside and out. We didn't have the honor of meeting her, but nonetheless share your grief at the loss of a good person. Sincerely, Kevin and Susan Burban
Denise Kinion
April 10, 2010
Grandma will be missed. She was a champion!
Sam & Renee Walthour
April 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 9, 2010
Donald and Family:
Charlotte and I extend to you our most sincere condolences upon your mother's home going. While words may be a shallow comfort now, we pray that you will find peace upon reflecting on God's graces and comfort upon reflection on many fond memories with your mom during this difficult time..
Judge John Houston, San Diego
Rev. & Mrs. Sidney Davis
April 9, 2010
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the death of your mother. We offer our prayers that you will find the strength to sustain you through your pain and sorrow
Juanita Hawthorne
April 9, 2010
To the Graham Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Debra Smith
April 9, 2010
Dear Donald & Family,
My profound condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother's. While I did not know her personally, it is as if I did. I really enjoyed listening to you tell me stories about her life but most importantly it is the unspoken word that led me to know how special she was. The mere fact that she raised you to be such a wonderful person amidst a world that is so filled with challenges, attest to the fact of her virtues and compassionate nature. Also, the lovely tributes that were spontaneously given by so many futher validates her good nature. Donald, this may be of small comfort but I loss my mother just a few years ago and I am still grieving over the loss. Rest assured,though, the pain gets less and less as time progresses. May God grant you and your family the courage to assuage your suffering. May her rich legacy continue to live on through you and the rest of the family.
Love,
Debra Smith
Sandra Ramsey-Stinson
April 9, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
April 9, 2010
Find peace in your memories. They will always be there. Know that your friends are keeping you and yours in our hearts and prayers.
Wanda Vails Harrison
April 9, 2010
Donald,
Through the years I have experienced no greater pain than the loss of my mother. Trust me when I tell you God will hold you in His arms and help to ease your pain. Whether its seeing someone who looks just like your mother, smelling her perfume, or hearing her voice--God will do it for you! Just ask Him!
The next time I see you ask me about the time I saw my mother driving a van behind me on my way to work!
May God continue to shower blessings on you and your family.
Renee Fullen, WVSC '72, Bowie, MD
April 8, 2010
Donald and Family,
I extend my deepest sympathy to each of you. My prayers are with you and may you find comfort in God's love. Your mother was a wonderful person who meant a lot to me.
Love,
Henrietta D. Miller and Family
April 8, 2010
Donald and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God's love and the precious memories of your mother bring you comfort today in and the days to come. Your mother meant a lot to us and we are sure to a number of others.
Lots of love,
Carl and Mary Marlin
Gerald Cowan
April 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carolyn Cook-Keah
April 8, 2010
Dearest Donald and Family:
My prayers are going up for you during this time of loss. May God continue to comfort you and give you the strength that you need to carry out the Homegoing celebration for your Mother and love one.
She will be missed in this life. but thanks be to God, you will be re-united in the next.
Sincerely in the love of Christ Jesus.
April 8, 2010
Donald, I have lost a dear and beloved friend for more than Fifty years. We have shared so many memories that one would never realize! Darryl , Jim and Derrick share their sympathy as well. The two families must stay connected. May God see you through. You are in our prayers. Love, Luvenia Rippy & family
Betty Bates
April 8, 2010
Hello My FOB Fl Fed Judge Donald,
I was extremely saddened to hear about the transition of your Late,Lovely and God-Loving Mother. I shall keep you, your daughter and the entire family in my thoughts and prayers!!
Remain Blessed and in His Gloty,
Always, DG/OG Betty B.
John (Cynthia) McAdory, MD
April 8, 2010
Donald,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. While we never had the fortune to meet Mrs. Graham, it is clear that she was a Christian educator and she leaves a very rich legacy. God bless you and your family.
Lisa Staton Dyer
April 8, 2010
I loved Mrs. Graham. She was my first grade teacher at Monroe Street School, and I'll never forget her warmth, kindness, guidance and loving spirit. May she rest in eternal peace after a life well and generously lived.
Sincerely,
Lisa Staton Dyer
David Wray
April 8, 2010
To the Graham family,
I was sorry to hear of Mrs Graham's passing.I remember her fundly when we were neighbors on the west end.She will be missed.My prayers are with you.
Elizabeth Stout Curtis
April 8, 2010
Donald, your Mother was such an accomplished woman but even more than that, she was a genuinely nice person. You and your family have our sincerest and deepest condolences. We pray that you will be comforted by your memories and by God's loving arms.
Mittie Lou Harvey, (Classmate)
April 8, 2010
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
April 8, 2010
My God continue to bless and comfort the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael and Daphne Connor, Ashley and Jasmine
April 8, 2010
Words may fail but know that prayer is constant. We are praying for you and share your tremendous loss.
Geraldine Coleman Wallace
Charlotte, NC
April 8, 2010
Don, May the memories of your mother last for a life time.
May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. My deepest condolences are with you.
With deepest sympathy.
Marylen Harmon
Roanoke, Va.
Judge Gerald Bruce Lee and Edna Ruth Vincent
April 8, 2010
To the Graham Family,
We join you in the celebration of the homegoing of your mother, grandmother, aunt, and teacher Mrs, Mildred Graham. She was a woman, wife and mother who overcame many obstacles to become a great teacher and coach to many. We celebrate her life with you as she goes home to glory.
From Geli & Geli Kishalee
April 8, 2010
Geli & Geli Kishalee
April 8, 2010
So sorry for your loss.
Mom Graham was a like a star,
we don't always see the stars above,
but we know they are there.
Melissa Williams
April 8, 2010
My sincerest condolences. I will keep your family in prayer during this difficult time. Peace & Blessings, Melissa Williams
Albert & Judy Tinsley
April 8, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Claudette Ingram Smith
April 8, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beth Sreenan
April 8, 2010
May the 83 years of her life and the memories created bring you comfort during this difficult time. While she has passed to a better place I am sure the loss is tremendous. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 8, 2010
The thoughts and prayers of my family are with you in your time of sorrow. May the peace of the Lord be with you and your family during these difficult times.
Philip R. Johnson and Family
Houston, Texas
Latanya (Scott) Mclain
April 8, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Patricia Grant Hoskin
April 8, 2010
It was a pleasure knowing Mrs. Graham during my tenure with Judge Graham. May you find peace in knowing that others share your loss and may your memories sustain you during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Dillingham Family
April 8, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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