Graham, Jean

Jean Graham, age 83, of Athens, passed away on August 29, 2012 at Villa West in Sherman, IL. She is survived by a daughter Cindy (Steve) Nance of Athens, and a son Dr. Todd (Julie) Graham of South Bend, IN; Six grandchildren, Lindsay Wahl, Megan Kacholia, Nicholas Nance, and Travis, Elena & Jacqueline Graham; 3 Great-grandchildren, Lauren & Madeline Wahl, and Neel Kacholia.

Jean was born November 26, 1928, the daughter of Thomas and Nora Ingram Stott

Jean married Jack Graham on April 9, 1950 at the Athens Christian Church. He preceded her in death on February 26, 2003. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Austin Stott and a sister, Dorothy Christie. Jean was a member of the Athens Christian Church for many years.

She worked for the Athens School District as a secretary to Curt Benanti for close to 20 years. She served as a chorister for the preschool at Athens Christian Church.

Visitation will be held at Athens Christian Church, where friends may call from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 11:00 AM on Saturday.

Rev. Ken Gennicks is officiating the service.

Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.

Memorials can be made to the Athens Christian Church or to Villa West in Sherman.