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Edna Fisher Grafton Obituary

Dr. Edna Earle Fisher Grafton

Memphis, TN

Dr. Edna Earle Fisher Grafton, 88, passed away September 21, 2017 in Memphis, TN. The memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, September 30, at 11:00 a.m. at Brown Missionary Baptist Church, 980 Stateline Rd. E. Southaven, MS 38671. Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901) 379-0861.

Published by The Commercial Appeal on Sep. 28, 2017.
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My favorite 5th and 6th grade teacher at Hanley Elementary School.
So loving and kind, my heart still hurt of the loss of you. Rest In Peace, Much Love.

Ingrid Blackledge

October 18, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the family.

May the God of all comfort grant you strength and peace during this most difficult time..

PD-GA

October 17, 2017

You will be truly missed. Our morning talks would last and last. I will always remember your warm smile.

Tanjular Hayes

October 5, 2017

Sorry to hear that you're loved one passed away. Dr. Gration will be missed. She was my Dean and encouraged me to continue Christmas Education. I just found out she had passed today. Currently out of town and was listening to my Pastor David Rhodes say that she had passed. Prayers goes out to the family. Be encouraged, you will meet again. Carolyn Williams

Carolyn Williams

October 1, 2017

Auntie Edna may you rest in eternal peace with Grandma/Grandad & all your siblings.

Judith

October 1, 2017

Dr. Grafton, we from Cypress Middle School, thank you for allowing us to share and act out your poem on 'A Mother's Love' year after year for our students' Promotional Program. We are indebted to you for sharing you and your God-given "Talents" with us and this city. Thank you, Dr. Grafton. Phyllis Henson-Springdale Baptist Church & Cypress Middle School.

September 30, 2017

You were such an elegant and sophisticated woman of God ! Take your well deserved rest!!

Will Fant

Friend

September 29, 2017

Auntie love you so much. But God love you more. Rest on in heavenly peace until we meet again. Gale Fondren-Talford

September 29, 2017

You will be greatly missed,thank you for all your wisdom and knowledge

Telesia Roberts

September 28, 2017

My Heart is broken. This wonder woman was an inspiration, Highly educated but very down to earth. In her present, she made everyone feel important. I will miss her deeply.

Vera Ward

September 28, 2017

I treasure the life and memory of this great woman!!! Thank you, Dr. Grafton for all that you imparted and blessed me to be able to do. Education, both secular and Christian, is greater because of people like you. Strut in Glory, beloved!!!!

Deborah Thomas

September 28, 2017

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Brown Missionary Baptist Church

980 Stateline Rd., E. Southaven, MS

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