Theresa "Tree" B. Bianco Graham

Theresa B. Graham, 98, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday, February 12, 2012, at Life Care Center of Orlando. She was a long term resident of Melbourne, FL but had to be relocated to Orlando after suffering a stroke in January 2009.

Theresa was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. She worked for a short time in Jacksonville until she married her husband of 51 years, Conrad W. Graham, on January 22, 1944. Theresa and her husband resided in New York and Virginia until 1972 when they established permanent residency in Melbourne, FL. They lived in the Airstream Mobile Home Park for several years and traveled all over the U.S. with other members of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International. Theresa last lived at Trinity Towers West in Melbourne where she enjoyed many friendships, participated in several social events and volunteered her time through the “Retired Senior Volunteer Program”.

Theresa was a lady who was full spirited, loved life and had a never ending faith in God. She had the most infectious smile and was loved by everyone around her even when the stroke took away her ability to speak in 2009. She will be dearly missed but will always live on in our hearts.

Theresa was survived by 4 nephews: Michael Smith, Jim Marconi, Terry Smith and Chris Marconi and 2 nieces: Eleanor Edone and Carol Ann Wyatt along with many great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Florida Memorial Gardens in Rockledge, FL on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name and sent to one of the following: Life Care Center of Orlando (3211 Rouse Road, Orlando, FL 32817; phone: 407-281-1070 or Hospice of the Comforter (480 West Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; phone: 407-682-0808).