Betty Lou Graham

A native of Greenville, PA, Mrs. Graham was the daughter of the late Thomas Owens McDowell and Ivia Desylvia Dehner McDowell and was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Gordon McDowell. She was a member of the Eastern Star and past president of the Athens Elks Aidmore Auxillary. Mrs. Graham was a private pilot and a member of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol. She was a retired receptionist with the Athens Area Mental Health and a member of Central Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include husband, Howard I. Graham of Athens; daughter, Sherry Graham Carson of Watkinsville; son, Mark Howard Graham and wife, Dianne of Athens; sister-in-law, Arlene Graham McColery (Jerry) of Bogart; grandchildren, Chris Carson, Shane Carson (Lori), Melanie Graham, Jennifer Graham, and Christina Bridges (Ben); great-grandchildren, Alex Carson, Maree Jane Carson, Emma Carson, Cole Carson, and C.J. Carson.

A memorial service will be held 2PM Wednesday, November 13th in the chapel at Bernstein Funeral Home with Dr. Robert H. Bohler Jr officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2PM prior to the service.

Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 855 Gaines School Rd, Suite B, Athens, GA 30605 or Central Presbyterian Church, 380 Alps Rd, Athens, GA 30606.

Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.