Anna W. Graham, 96, of Washington, WV, passed away peacefully at home Monday, June 16, 2025.
She was born in Parkersburg, only child of the late Selmon B. and M. Inez Tefft Wells.
Longtime partner with her late husband, William “Bill” R. Graham III, in the family farming and dairy business, Anna was a skillful farmer and homemaker. She was an avid knitter, creating lovely and warm gifts for others, especially her dish cloths, and she was a dedicated volunteer, an active member of 4-H and past president of the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Anna was a former member of Belleville United Methodist Church and attended the Lonestar Cowboy Church, Farnam, Nebraska.
Her memory will be carried in the hearts of those who knew her, including two sons, Dexter Graham (Darlene) and Cyril Graham (Caroline); four grandchildren, Zella Graham (Michael Clifford), Samantha Arnold Jordan (Roger), Andrea Pinkstaff (Michael), and Ashley Graham; four great-grandchildren, Neil and Lillian Arnold, Jason and Luke Pinkstaff; four step-grandchildren, Ethan, Nick, Kenna, and Paisley Jordan.
In addition to her parents and husband, Anna was preceded in death by a grandson-in-law, Eric Arnold.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2025, at Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Boller officiating. Her family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Parkersburg Memorial Gardens.
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521 5th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101

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