Annie Laura "Cochran" Graham

Annie Laura "Cochran" Graham obituary

Annie Laura "Cochran" Graham

Annie Graham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Freeman Funeral Home - Waynesboro Chapel - Waynesboro on Sep. 4, 2025.

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Mrs. Annie Laura Graham, 93, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Wednesday, September 3, 2025, peacefully at her residence. She was born in Clara, MS on Sunday, January 31, 1932, to the late William M. and Laura Cochran. She was a devoted member of Hebron United Methodist Church, she dedicated her life to faith, family, and service. She retired as a WIC-Cashier for the Department of Human Services in Waynesboro, MS. Mrs. Graham's life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, and her love a gift that will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.
Mrs. Graham is preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Graham; parents, William M. and Laura Cochran; two sons, Shell Graham and Randy Graham; two brothers, Hubert Cochran and Buford Cochran; two sisters, Winifred Graham and Willie Rae "Blossom" Hutto. She is survived by her Daughter-In-Law, Deborah Graham of Waynesboro, MS; four grandchildren, Shellie Kirby (Mike) of Zachary, LA, Boomer Graham (Sabrina) of Pelahatchie, MS, Cory Graham (Josie) of Waynesboro, MS, and Cade Graham (Christen) of Waynesboro, MS; nine great grandchildren, Peyton Axsom (Lochlan), Reagan Kirby, Michael Kirby, Camille Kirby, Grant Graham, Paige Riley Graham, Asher Graham, Hazel Graham, and Charlie Graham.
Visitation for Mrs. Graham will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Freeman Funeral Home, 1305 Skyland Drive, Waynesboro, MS. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro, MS with Rev. Curtis Cain, Rev. Dixie Holder-Cummings, and Mike Kirby officiating. Interment will be in Hebron Cemetery in Wayne County, MS.

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