Betty Durham Graham

January 5, 1936 - January 26, 2020

Princeton, WV- Betty Durham Graham passed away on Sunday January 26, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 5, 1936 in Wise County, VA to Ambrose and Mary Johnson Durham and is the last surviving member of her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Joe Graham, who was waiting in heaven along with their son, Keith Graham; brothers, Jack Durham, Paul Durham, and Ambrose Durham; and sisters, Wanda Archer and Bess Lee. She is survived by her son, Kevin Graham and wife Peggy of Camp Creek; daughter-in-law, Rachel Graham of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Steffan Graham of Old Town, Maine, Cydney Graham of Pearland, TX, Taylor Jo Graham of Lynchburg, VA, and Alyssa and Madison Graham of Dallas, GA; special “sons” and “daughters”, Dr. Tom Conklin, Karen Browning and Katrina Worrell; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Betty was educated in Mercer County schools, attended Bluefield College in her later years, and believed in a loving God. She enjoyed writing, essays, poetry, reading, and gardening; but most of all, she loved her family and grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Thursday January 30, 2020 at Mercer Funeral Home Chapel at 1:30 p.m. with Lonnie Quesenberry officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until the service hour. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens where Bill Baker, Fred Browning, Tom Conklin, Mike Shaw, Barry Whitt, and Pete Wimmer will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1116 Mercer Street, Princeton, WV 24740. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Betty Durham Graham.