Mattie Ophelia Graham
February 21, 1928 - February 1, 2022
Mattie Ophelia Taylor-Graham was born on February 21, 1928 to the union of Jackson and Zelda (nee Jenkins) Taylor. Her husband, Curtis Graham, and both parents preceded her in death. Mattie graduated from Union Academy High School. She later attended St. Louis Community College in pursuit of Paramedic/Ambulatory Certification. Mattie successfully passed the State Board in Chicago, Illinois for LPN licensing. She worked as an LPN for many years, at various Medical Facilities including East St. Louis Christian Welfare Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, Illinois until her retirement. Mattie accepted Christ as her personal Savior at Canaan M.B. Church in Columbus, MS. She later became a faithful member of Bethesda Mennonite Church under the leadership of Pastor Jesse Dunigans and First Lady Portia Dunigans. Mattie departed this life peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 following a very lengthy illness. She leaves to cherish her memory: two loving sons ~ Carl T. Graham, Sr., (Joyce) and David Graham; a grandson ~ Carl T. Graham, Jr., (Kimberlee); a granddaughter ~ Pamela S. Ford; three greatgranddaughters ~ Danielle, Cynthia (Gary Sr.) and Meghan; two greatgreat grandchildren ~ Waverly and Gary Jr.; a loving sister ~ Gloria Allen; three cousins ~ Ophelia (Roosevelt), Portia (Jesse) and Remoria; and a host of family and friends.
Mattie Ophelia Taylor-Graham was born on February 21, 1928 to the union of Jackson and Zelda (nee Jenkins) Taylor. Her husband, Curtis Graham, and both parents preceded her in death. Mattie graduated from Union Academy High School. She later... View Obituary & Service Information