Mattie Ophelia Graham's Obituary
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.
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