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Shirley Graham Obituary
Born Mar. 13, 1932 in Lincolnton, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Earl and Mary ''Sis'' Murray Crenshaw. She was a graduate of Saint Mary's School in Raleigh, N.C. and H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University. Mrs. Graham was active in community affairs and was past president of the Junior Charity League in Concord, N.C. and the Westport Neighbors Association of Denver, N.C. Since moving to the area, she did volunteer work at Baskerville Food Pantry and later with the Smith Medical Clinic. She was a member of Belin Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Robert Graham; daughter, Sharon Abee and husband, William, of Murrells Inlet; sons, Walter ''Shaw'' Graham of Anderson, S.C. and Robert ''Bo'' Graham and wife, Sherry, of Rogers, Alaska; grandson, Brian Robinson of Pawleys Island; granddaughters, Jennifer Robinson of High Point, N.C., Emily, Megan, Kate and Lauren Graham all of Alaska and caregivers, Angela Bonds and Merita Gamble.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Monday at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet.
Memorials may be made to Belin UMC Pastor's Discretionary Fund, P.O. Box 528, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576; Baskerville Food Pantry, 113 Baskerville Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 or Smith Medical Clinic.
Sign a guest book at www. goldfinchfuneralhome.com and MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Billy and Rosemary Miles
May 27, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing.
Bob and his daughter, Sharon, have been especially helpful to us since we purchased the Grahams’ former home in Pawleys Island. Shirley would be happy to know her gardenias are about to bloom and her favorite bluebirds have returned and are nesting again. We continue to feed and enjoy all the birds Shirley took such pleasure watching through her kitchen window.
Our thoughts are with you.
David ,Melinda & Ruth Abee
May 26, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Sharon.
Heather Mims
May 26, 2006
Mrs. Shirley will truly be missed. I am so grateful to have gotten to know her, and become your adopted grand daughter. You are both special people! Love, Heather
Wanda Eshelman
May 25, 2006
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
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