Judy F. Graham

Judy F. Graham obituary

Judy F. Graham

Judy Graham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by G.H. Herrmann Funeral Homes - Madison on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Judy F. Graham, 84, of Indianapolis, died on August 11, 2025. Judy was born September 21, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Gordon VanWinkle and Ann VanWinkle.

She was a Southport High School graduate.

She worked at Farm Bureau for many years and her latest being for the switchboard at University of Indianapolis.

Judy loved caring for her plants, time with family and friends.

Judy was of Baptist faith and will be remembered for her funny personality, her planting skills and her secret love for ice cream.

She is survived by her grandson, Shaun Graham; great grandson, Davis Graham; nieces, nephews and many extended family and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon VanWinkle and Ann Embree; son, Michael Graham and siblings, Joyce Smith and Richard VanWinkle.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 6th from 12-4:00 PM at her home. Arrangements were entrusted to G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home and Cremation Center.

In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a memorial contribution may be made in Judy's honor to your favorite charity.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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