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Ericka Graham Obituary

GRAHAM Ms. Ericka M. Our precious Ericka Marie Graham was taken from us early Monday, September 25, 2006. She will always be remembered for her loving smile and uplifting personality. She is survived by children, Elijah O'Neil Young and Tanaysia Marie Young; mother, Denise Graham-Banks; father, Frederick L. Jones; brothers, Anthony C.J. (Tasha) Merritt and Calvin D.M. (Scooter) Graham; sister, Joann Doublin; grandmother, Bessie M. Graham; the Jones and Banks family and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Tate Funeral Service, 1003 Broadway. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. Any donations can be made to the Key Bank Ericka Graham Memorial Fund.

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Published by The Blade from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2006.

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Stephanie Brown

October 24, 2006

May the Lord grant your family HIS peace and comfort which passes our understanding. May His Holy Spirit embrace you and keep you.

Susie Hughes

October 21, 2006

To the family my prayers are with you. I went to school with Ericka and I remember how smile so vividly. She was always so kind and cheerful. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. Ericka you will be missed. Sincerly with love...

Erica Harthorne-McNeil

October 20, 2006

Dear Graham family, I went to school with Ericka and I remember her to be a sweet, quiet, loving person. My prayers goes out to the family with my deepest sympathy.

Shonda Lincoln-Young

October 17, 2006

I didnt know Ericka that well but her children are my little cousins and i am so sorry that Eli and Nae had to experience something like this. I am a mother of 5 and I dont know what i would do without my children and what they would do without me. Everytime i saw Ericka she was always smiling and laughing and she would run up to me and be like girl whats up where the kids at and how are they doning? Ericka's in a better place now she's with God and we all have to be strong for the little ones. We are all family and she will be missed she was a wonderful and cheerful person. we will all miss you

Tiffany Davis

October 7, 2006

I remember Ericka from out in the country because we went to Hawkins Elementary together. Even back then she was always smiling and such a happy person and just a real sweet person. My heart goes out to your family and especially her two children because I have two small children myself. Please keep God first and know that he will see your family through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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kissiar flunder

October 4, 2006

my prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Donna Briggs (Boles)

October 4, 2006

Ericka you are truly missed. Me and her have known each other since our days at Libbey. Tell my mom I said hello. We miss u girl.

Brittany W

October 4, 2006

I didnt kno Erika that well but I remember the day that she graduated from hair school because I was there that day.She looked so happy and she was smiling the whole entire time! Thats a sad thing that happened to that beautiful person, but now only GOD can handle things. I send my prayers out to mainly her 2 chikdren and of course her family and friends. Keep god by your side he'll lead you all the way through.

Pearlye Hawkins

October 2, 2006

May memories of your loved one
that live forever on
Bring you hope and comfort
though the one you loved is gone...

May friends who care about you
and know the grief you bear
Find loving ways to show you
that they understand and care...

And may each day that passes
bring the peace
you are searching for,
until the brighter, better day
when you can smile once more

WITH SYMPATHY

Beverly Hawkins

October 2, 2006

"Gone from our sight,
but not from our memories--
Gone from our touch,
but never our hearts.*

At this sad time
may it help to know
how many hearts
are touched by your loss,
how many thoughts
are with you
and your family.

"Thinking of you during
this difficult time."

Toni Banks

October 2, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the family and especially to Elijah who is a student at Toledo Academy of Learning. We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I am the School Counselor. Please let me know if we can be of assistance to Elijah. Let him know we love him.

Lakisha & Michael Evans

October 2, 2006

To the graham family,
We are so sorry about your loss. Our heart streches out to you from across the waters.Everyone is praying for you all,,,,,
Ericka was a very special person, she was truly a gift from god and she will be missed.
From my family to yours, may god be with you.
Joanne hang in there sweetie.''love ya''
from Lakisha(kiwi)& Michael Evans
Incirlik,Turkey

CeeCee Davenport

October 1, 2006

My heart goes out to your family right now. When I close my eyes, I can still see Ericka smiling, as it seemed she always was. She will be missed and loved, always.

Martini

October 1, 2006

I met Ericka when I first moved to Toledo and we continued to keep up off and on through the years. She was a sweetheart and will be missed by all that were blessed to come in contact with her. My deepest prayers and condolences to Ericka's family and friends.

Latasha Diggs

October 1, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

GENISE TATUM

October 1, 2006

I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE GRAHAM FAMILY AND CHILDREN SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS.I WORKED WITH ERIKA AT WENDYS SHE WAS A LOVING PERSON TO BE AROUND.EVERYTIME YOU SEEN ERIKA SHE HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE EVEN WHEN SHE WASN'T SMILING SHE WAS HAPPY SHE WORE A PERMANENT SMILE SHE NEVER FROWNED SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON ON THE INSIDE AND OUT I SEEN ERICA ABOUT TWO DAYS BEFORE THIS TRAGEDY. SHE WAS SMILING SHE WAS FAMILY MAY GOD ALWAYS BE WITH YOU I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. IN LOVING MEMORY OF MS. ERICA M.GRAHAM.

GENISE TATUM

October 1, 2006

I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE GRAHAM FAMILY AND CHILDREN SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS.I WORKED WITH ERIKA AT WENDYS SHE WAS A LOVING PERSON TO BE AROUND.EVERYTIME YOU SEEN ERIKA SHE HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE EVEN WHEN SHE WASN'T SMILING SHE WAS HAPPY SHE WORE A PERMANENT SMILE SHE NEVER FROWNED SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON ON THE INSIDE AND OUT I SEEN ERICA ABOUT TWO DAYS BEFORE THIS TRAGADY.AND SHE WAS SMILING SHE WAS FAMILY MAY GOD ALWAYS BE WITH YOU I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS IN LOVING MEMORY OF MS. ERICA M.GRAHAM.

Oni Skipper

October 1, 2006

Denise they say that god only takes the special ones! I love you, and will always be here for you because that is what Ericka would have wanted.

James & Vivian WATTS

October 1, 2006

Denise our hearts go out to you and your family. Ericka was a beautiful person. Everytime we saw her she was smiling. We all loved Ericka.

Jammelle Hodge

September 30, 2006

To Ericka family,
I have known Ericka for a couple of years now. I had the pleasure of meeting Ericka at the beauty school. She could lay some hair out.She was not the one doing my hair but we often talked. She gave me advice about being pregnant. She was as sweet as could be. One thing that sticks out most about her was she would never swear! She would tell me she had to do what was best for her little ones.I just saw her a couple months ago, and we laughed about how big i had got being pregnant! She will greatly be missed. One thought I would like to leave with you: God has a plan, we may not understand, we may not like it but he plan things for a reason. I will miss her!Pray for understanding, pray for peace, and pray for justice. Let God handle his busy. Ericka is looking down on you (her family) smiling and rocking her fly hair doo (smile). May peace be with you. May God forver shine his light on you. I will keep you in my prayers.

terry norris

September 30, 2006

god bless in your time of sorrow much love

Dianne Hawkins

September 30, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Needa Scott

September 30, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Deborah Fisher

September 30, 2006

I would like to Let Erika's family know that Erika was one of my kids too. Although I am not in Toledo anymore my prayers and thoughts are with you all. I am praying for your comfort as you go through this difficult time in your lives.

"May God Bless and Keep You"

Stacy Fisher

September 30, 2006

dear family this is stacy fisher i am a member of the fisher family and i didnt kw Ericka all that well but i knew her sister and brothers.my prayers are with her family and my heart goes out to all who knew and loved her. RIP Ericka... Stacy Fisher

Wanda Butts

September 30, 2006

To the family: Ericka looks like a beautiful young lady and I am sure she was. I know her grandmother (Mrs. Bessie Graham) and can imagine that she was just as sweet as her grandmother. Look up to Jesus - He is the Answer. Sincerely, Wanda Jean Butts

DONNA TUCKER

September 30, 2006

MY THE LORD KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE DURNING THIS TIME OF GREIVING.GRANT YOU PEACE

Annie Williams-Brown

September 30, 2006

To the family of Ericka M. Graham
Aithough you don't know me personally.

Mrs.E Douglas

September 30, 2006

May God be with you in your darkest hours of sadness. This angel has left so many of her precious memories we will never forget.Our hearts go out to the entire family

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