Marian Graham Goldenberg, a Shriners Lady and proud Descendent of Florida Pioneers recently passed away November 26, 2020. Granddaughter of Honorable Walter Sumner Graham and wife Marion who migrated to Florida from Philadelphia, Pa. he served as Henry Flagler's attorney as well as starting several newspapers in Florida.
Her Great Grandfather Honorable Walter Graham was appointed as a US Consul by President Abraham Lincoln.
Marian was born in Coral Gables, FL to Ralph C. and Anita A. Graham in 1927. Marian lived a full life as businesswoman, wife, volunteer, friend and Mother. From her humble beginning as a ticket agent for Eastern Airlines in 1957, she worked her way to the position of International / Sales Development Officer for British West Indian Airways (formerly BOAC) where she worked closely with tourism organizations throughout the United States and the Caribbean. She was a member of South by Southeast Woman's Travel Club Bob Vivants of Southeast FL and Mars Intl. For her contributions to the Travel Industry she was awarded the Key to Metropolitan Dade County and presented by the Board of Metro Dade County Commissioners.
A true world traveler Marian visited 57 countries, including 2 weeks on a Flotel on the Amazon River.
Marian retired with her husband Robert to Sarasota, FL from Coconut Grove, FL where she became actively involved with the Shriners as Robert's "Lady." She was especially proud when Robert became Potentate of Sahib Shrine. Marian volunteered extensively with the Shriners. Following her love for children she spent much of her time at the children's Shriners Hospital in Tampa. She is a Past Queen of Daughters of the Nile and life member and Past Directors of Eli Ive #18 Royal Order Of Jesterettes and a member of Sari-Court #79 Ladies Oriental Shrine of N.A.
With her passion for beauty Marian volunteered at the John and Mable Ringling Museum for 7 yrs as a Docent and was there 2yr membership Chairman and Director of the Members Council Ringling Museum Foundation.
Continuing in her family tradition of Civic Duty Marian also served on the Sarasota Centennial Committee in 1986.
Ill Sir Robert preceded Marian in death in 2004. She is survived by three children Anita Duchane and her husband Lester (Boxeman, MT) Lawrence Fraller and wife Karen (Cary, N.C.) and Glenn Fraller (Ft. Myers, FL) and three Grandchildren Heather Fraller (Cape Coral, FL), Brandon Fraller (Ft. Myers, FL) and Mitchell Fraller and his wife Deidre (Colorado).
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