March 23, 1933 - October 1, 2009
Age 76, of Kendall Rd., Town of Covington, died October 1, 2009 at her home under the care of her family and hospice.
She was born March 23, 1933 in the Town of Castile, daughter of the late Thomas and Rhoda Johnson Gell. She was employed for many years in the screen printing department at Champion Products in Perry. She also worked at the Glen Iris Inn and the Country Inn & Suites in Mt. Morris. Mrs. Graham was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother and always took great pleasure in family gatherings. She enjoyed taking walks and drives through the countryside and spending time with her dogs. She was a long time member of the Covington United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, William; her daughters, Kathy (Jim Langille) Graham of Pavilion, Susan (Dennis) DeLaVergne of Perry, Christine (Rick) Coyle of Pavilion; her sister, Betty Bassett of Dansville; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Joel Graham and David Graham and sister of the late Dean Gell and Violet Strathearn.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 2 PM at the Covington United Methodist Church, Simmons Rd., Town of Covington. Memorials may be made to the Covington United Methodist Church or HomeCare & Hospice, 550 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. Arrangements are being completed by Harmon-Watson Funeral Home, Castile. Online condolences at http://www.harmon-watson.com.
October 11, 2009 : Memorial Service for Shirley A. Graham at the Covington United Methodist Church, Town of Covington - 2:00 PM - At the Covington United Methodist Church, Simmons Rd., Town of Covington
Nov 11.09 from The VanAllen's:
Remember what a wonderful person (Mom, Grandmother) Shirley was. You will have so many memories to cherish. She has a beautiful family.
Oct 19.09 from Christine Montesano:
I was the General Manager at the Country Inn and Suites in Mt. Morris and I hired Shirley back in 1998. We had a great relationship, she was several of the reasons that the hotel won so many awards when I was there. She took so much pride in running her kitchen area. She didn't like when I would buy her mop heads, she wanted to use her own rags for a mop so they could be fresh and clean each day. She loved people and that smile, wow! Boy, did she love her Diet Coke at the time too. She was such a great person, she always talked about her kids, and she was proud when she got a shiny red little sporty car. I loved her a lot! God Bless to the family for their great loss.
Oct 6.09 from Elaine Laycock:
I was so surprise to see that Shirley had passed away...I worked with Shirley in the shipping department of Champion, on Tempest St. in Perry...She was a great person to work with, always smiling and very pleasant to be around.. May she rest in Peace...
To her family I am so sorry and hope you the best at this time... God Bless all of u..
Oct 5.09 from Mary Sprague:
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Shirley was always so warm and pleasant when ever I had the chance to talk to her. My thoughts are with the whole family.
Oct 5.09 from Mindie DeLaVergne:
Shirley appears in many of my memories of growing up, at church and in the community. She will always be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother, and there can be no greater legacy. She will be missed. My condolences to her entire family.