Bette B. Graham

Bette B. Graham obituary, Stafford, VA

Bette B. Graham

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Bette Graham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Dale City on Feb. 9, 2026.
Bette B. Graham

Bette Graham passed on the 1st of Feb. 2026 as she rested peacefully. Close family were with her that afternoon along with her first granddaughter as she rested. She had been in Hospice care since December of 2025.

Bette lived in Woodbridge Va. with her Late husband Harvey for years before moving to Stafford after his passing to live with her son Ronald Graham and his wife Selina. She was born November 5 1934 in Baltimore Md. to Helen and Russell Glenn. Attended Dundalk Highschool graduating in 1952. She met her Husband Elbert "Harvey" Graham as he was in the Army and stationed at Fort Holabird Md. They were joined in Holy matrimony on Aug. 5 1955 in Baltimore Md.

Bette worked for the civil service in accounting for many years before retiring. She was the devoted wife of an Military officer and loving mother of two boys that traveled all over the U.S.A. and abroad following her husband and career with no complaints. Many times being left to take care of two boys and a home as he was away to war. Bette made many friends over her years in Woodbridge and was known as the sweetest, nicest person you would ever meet. Bette was a great cook and loved to bake for family and friends. Her favorite thing was to get her hair "done" every week and breakfast out with Harvey or friends. Her love for family, friends and her beloved dogs will never be forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her Husband Harvey, April 14 2018 and her first son John, June 7th 1978. To her family and friends she will always be known as caring, loving Wife, Mom and friend. She lived 91 years... longer than anyone else in her near family. Something she was very proud of.

Bette is survived by her youngest son, Ronald Graham of Stafford Va. One granddaughter Stephanie Haven Stafford Va. and one grandson, Ryan Graham and his wife Ashleigh. Four Great grandsons Hunter, Asher, CJ, and Jaxson and her first Great granddaughter Rylynn Graham.

A visitation will held Tuesday Feb. 17th 6 pm to 8 pm at Mountcastle Turch Funeral home on Dale Blvd. in Dale City Va. Funeral service will be at Mountcastle funeral Home in Dale city at 11 am Wed. Feb. 18th. A private burial will follow at Quantico National Cemetery.

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