Willie Marie “Bill” Walker Graham was born July 3, 1926 in Waynesboro, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Garlon and Bessie Mae Evans Walker. She was retired from Trace Manufacturing Company, and a member of the Waynesboro Church of God.
Mrs. Willie departed this life on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her residence in Waynesboro, Tennessee at the age of 94 Years, 6 Months, 14 Days.
She is survived by a son, Donald Graham of Richmond, VA; two daughters, Carolyn Lay of Waynesboro, TN, Doris Wright, husband Jesse of Cypress Inn, TN; son-in-law, Wayne Lay, Waynesboro, TN; seven grandchildren, Melissa Lay, David Wright, Michael Graham Knight, Shawn Graham, Brett Graham, step-grandchildren, Dalton Wall and Katlyn Watson; great-grandchildren, Savannah Graham, Christopher Graham and Elijah Graham; step-great-grandchildren, Zoe and Kensley Wall; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by a brother, J.G. Walker, and a sister, Louise Goodman.
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 11:00 am at Memorial Gardens in Waynesboro, Tennessee with Tommy Burke officiating. Burial will follow with Shackelford Funeral Directors assisting the family. Pallbearers, David Wright, Dalton Walls, Mike Davison, Brett Harder, Aaron Harder, Jackie Holt, honorary Wyatt James and Brett Graham.
