Photo courtesy of Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home - Columbia
Columbia, Tennessee
Jan 26, 1941 – Mar 4, 2018 (Age 77)
Mary Victoria Grant Graham, 77, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at her residence on Murphy Lane. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11:00 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Paul W. Bauer officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Churchyard. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home and Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born January 26, 1941 in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Grant and the late Una Curtis Grant. She was a graduate of Soddy-Daisy High School and attended Tennessee Tech. Mrs. Graham had formerly worked with the Census Bureau and was an avid volunteer with many organizations, including the Students Club and Maury County Public Library. Her many activities include membership in King's Daughters' Guided Circle, Gideons Auxiliary, James K. Polk Society, Quaestio Club, and Second Thursday Book Club. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher. Survivors include her husband of forty-three years, Joseph Graham, Jr. of Columbia; sons, Joseph Graham, III of Columbia and Robert Abbay (Rachael) Graham of Columbia; and grandchildren, Robert Abbay Graham, Jr. and John Michael Graham. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Grant Moore. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Offering my sincere condolences to the family, may you find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1Thessalonians4:14
D
March 10, 2018 | NC
We are praying for you all during this difficult time. Mary was a wonderful gift from God to so many people at church and in the community. May God comfort you all with His sure promises of love, salvation, and life everlasting through Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
John & Crissy Dale
March 08, 2018 | Columbia, TN | Family Friend
We send our condolences on the passing of your wife and mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, John And Lin Trimble and family
lin trimble
March 06, 2018 | Temple Terrace, FL | Family
DearJoe and your family, I am so sorry about your Mom. I know you are feeling many emotions right now. You are sad, and just a bit relieved that she is no longer suffering, and that's OK. Kyndal says to tell you your Mama is with JESUS and HE lives us . May God bless you and guide you. All our Love, Ellen and Kyndal
Ellen (Dunnebacke) McCaleb
March 06, 2018 | Lewisburg, TN | Friend
Joe, Rob & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. My family and I will pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jeb Neal
March 05, 2018 | Knoxville, TN | Family Friend
Rob and Joe,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. I will be praying for y'all during the time.
MaryLeslie Racine (Neal)
March 05, 2018
My deepest sympathy for the Graham family!! I took care of Mrs.Graham for a little over 2 years and I think the world of the Graham family...they are like family to me and my thoughts and prayers are with u all!! I'm here if u all need anything...
Kim Moss
March 05, 2018 | Columbia, TN | Friend
Thinking of you during this difficult time and sending my heartfelt condolences.
Jordan Dale
March 05, 2018
My deepest condolences. Thinking of you and wishing you hope and comfort in the midst of sorrow and pain.
Sincerely,
Mary Frances Dale
Mary Frances Dale
March 05, 2018 | Washington, DC | Family Friend
