Elda Graham

Elda Jewell Graham, age 89 of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2014. In her final days she was well cared for at Eckstein Center, Hospice of the Valley. She was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on December 31, 1924 to John M. and Lottie Johnston Lovely. Elda is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer Jerry Lane of Phoenix, Arizona, Belinda Pat Meier of Bonita Springs, Florida; daughter-in-law, Pam Graham of Monroe, Ohio; four grandchildren, Mike Amy Graham, Ted Amy Graham, Michelle Scott Maddox, and Jeannine Lane; three great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jeremy Maddox, and Dylan Graham; and special nephews, Don and Chuck Morrison of Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Graham; parents; a son, Philip Graham; four sisters, Mable Henderson, Della Morrison, Stella Howard and Elsie Richards; and three brothers, Harlan, Elmer and Richard.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 from 10-11:00 AM at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM with special nephew, Dr. Tim Graham officiating. Entombment will be at the Woodside Cemetery Mausoleum.

To make contributions in Elda's memory to Hospice of the Valley donations can be sent to 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656 or by visiting their website at http://www.hov.org/donate.