Helen P Graham

Born December 13, 1936 in Pekin to Raymond B. and Lois A. (Routt) Williams, she married John T. Graham on June 14, 1964 in North Pekin. He died October 15, 2004 in Chicago Heights. Also preceding her in death are her parents; two brothers and two sisters.

Surviving are two sons, Kevin R. Graham of Pekin and Scott D. (Wendy) Graham of North Pekin; one daughter, Theresa L. Graham of Pekin; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Walter (Ruth) Williams of Bartonville, David Williams of Peoria and two sisters, Ruth (Jim) Gunion of Pittsburg, PA and Judy Trentham of Sevierville, TN.

Helen was of the Baptist faith.

She had worked as a nurse’s aide at Pekin Hospital for over 39 years, retiring in 2001.

A loving mother and grandmother, she enjoyed reading, doing needlepoint, embroidery, watching television and her dog Roxy. Her greatest joy was watching her grandchildren grow.

Her graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2016 at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. The ministers of First Baptist Church in Morton will officiate. There will be no visitation. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin has been entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to aide with expenses.

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