"Jean"

Nancy "Jean" Graham, age 79, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at her sons home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born on December 21, 1943, in Ironton, Missouri to Paul Patterson and Edna Maxine (Reeves) Smith.

On November 28, 1963, at Marble Creek United Baptist Church in Arcadia, Missouri she was united in marriage to Gerald M. Graham, he preceded her in death on August 17, 2009.

She is survived by two sons & daughters-in-law – Roger & Delores Graham of Cape Girardeau and Randy & Laura Graham of Athens, Alabama; four grandchildren – Rachel, David, Maggie and Will; one brother & sister-in-law – Ronald & Linda Smith of Cape Coral, Florida.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by one brother – Robert Smith and one sister – Linda Sieczynski.

Jean retired from Black River Electric in Fredericktown after working as office clerk for many years; she enjoyed traveling and playing cards; she was a member and Sunday School Teacher at Fredericktown First Baptist Church.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Fredericktown. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions go to the International Mission Board at IMB.org.

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