Mary Elizabeth Graham's Obituary
Mary Elizabeth Graham, 81, passed away on February 2, 2023, in Decatur, IL.
Mary was born to Effie Mae Oliver and Matthew McDaniel on May 19, 1941, in Decatur, IL. William Oliver is Mary’s stepfather and was a true and loving father to her. Mary was a long-standing employee of Caterpillar where she retired. She served on the Board of Directors and was treasurer and Newsletter Editor for the African American Cultural and Genealogical Society. She was the judge for the essays of the Judge Parson’s Scholarship Fund. She did peoples personal taxes, enjoyed genealogy and loved green tomatoes.
Mary is survived by her stepfather, William Oliver; sons, Frederick Adams, Yishmael Graham Sr.; daughter, Giana Edwards; brother, Michael Oliver; grandchildren, Destri Brandon, Phillip Adams, Tuderylyn Duckworth, Asia Duckworth, Delisa Graham, Yishmael Graham Jr., Tiana Graham; 9 great grandchildren; nephews, Bobby Rice, Timmy Rice, Anthony Wilkes and many extended family and friends.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Corrine Whitfield and Effie Gully.
A service will be held on Friday February 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home with a burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the family.
Condolences may be sent to Mary’s family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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