Paula Mary Neville Graham

Paula was born on May 11, 1932 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Neville of Scranton, Pennsylvania.  Paula graduated from Saint Paul’s High School and then attended Marywood College followed by Fairfield University where she received her Master’s degree. 

Paula had the voice of an angel and was employed to sing live opera on the local radio station. She loved to sing in church, and was very strong in her Catholic faith. She was also employed by Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania. Paula married the love of her life John B. Graham in 1954,  and they had seven sons.

In 1985, Paula and John moved to Hilton Head, South Carolina.  Paula worked for over 10 years at Hilton Head High School, first as a math teacher and then as Head of the Math Department.   One of her favorite past times was walking on the beach with her beloved John and their German Shepherd dogs.  She loved to travel and was an avid reader. She particularly loved her role as “Mimi” to her 30 grandchildren.  Paula was an active parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church for over 30 years. 

Paula is preceded in death by her husband John and sister Patricia. She is survived by her seven sons Dr. John Graham, Dr. Neville Graham, Timothy Graham, Christopher Graham, Robert Graham, Dr. Matthew Graham, and Edward Graham, seven daughters-in-law, and over 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly.  Her sweet smile and loving ways will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends and loved ones from 9-10 am on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with a funeral mass following at 10 am. The mass will be officiated by Fr. David Graham. Interment will follow in St. Francis by The Sea Catholic Cemetery in Hilton Head Island, SC.