OBITUARY: Elsie Graham

Elsie Graham

Elsie Ruth Graham, age 82, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2018.  A native of Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of Irian (Vic) Laurence Vickrey, and Beala Bernice Vickrey of Houston, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Graham. Elsie is survived by daughters Lynn Ellen Graham of Franklin, TN and Gayla Graham Miller (Matt) of Brentwood, TN, along with granddaughters Olivia, Caroline, and Meg Wilson and Whitley Miller. She is also survived by her brothers Dr. Ray Vickrey (Sharon) of Dallas, TX, and Bob Vickrey of Pacific Palisades, CA along with many nieces and nephews.

Elsie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She graduated from Galena Park (TX) High School and Southwest Texas State University (TX). She adventured to Oregon to teach for a year before attending the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where she met her husband Bill. She continued teaching elementary school until the arrival of their first daughter.  Elsie stood tall in grace, beauty and elegance.  She had a servant’s heart and ministered to others through Women on Mission, Good News Singers, GraceWorks, International Friends, and many other ministries. Her love of the Lord and her family led her in life’s journey.

The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on August 2 and from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on August 3 in the atrium of Brentwood Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life service will take place on Friday, August 3 at 1:00 p.m. in Baskin Chapel at Brentwood Baptist.  Members of Women on Mission and the Faith Walk life group will serve as honorary pallbearers.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope for the World Missions at Brentwood Baptist Church.

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