of Little Rock, AR
January 21, 2015
Wilma Lea Graham, 90, departed this life peacefully January 21, 2015, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was the daughter of Luther and Vera Been. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Harold and Jackie; her sisters, Madeleine and Marguerite and her husband, Bill Graham.
She is survived by her sons, Walter (Ann) and Joe (Jane Lee); grandchildren Joshua Graham, Emilie Godwin (Ian) and Carter Graham (Maggie); nine great grandchildren; sister, Mary Neil Gilliam and sister-in-law Maxine Graham.
Wilma was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ; she was a member of Chenal Valley Church.
She lovingly raised her sons before working as a secretary for the Arkansas School for the Deaf. Wilma advocated on behalf of many forms of physical and mental disabilities. She was an activist supporting racial integration and equality for all during the 1957 Central High crisis. She supported her husband in his work for the Arkansas Gazette as editorial cartoonist and participated in other organizations such as STOP.
A memorial service will be held at Chenal Valley Church at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 26, 2015. A private family interment will be held separately. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, AR (501) 224-8300.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her honor to a charity of you choice.
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6 Condolence(s)
Lorita Nash Williams
Monday, January 26, 2015
Walter and Joe, my deepest condolence. I still have the fondest memories of picking wildflowers in the park to press with your mother. Such a precious lady who will be truly missed.
Jan Wright Jolly
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Joe & Jane Lee,
I'm so sorry you have lost your precious mother. You know mine passed away last June also after time in hospice care. Find comfort in knowing she is together with her loving husband again. That thought helped me through many dark days after my loss.
I love you both. Please don't hesitate to call me.
Eddie, Barbara & Alicia Heathcott
Saturday, January 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss. We loved Wilma for her love and support through our years at ASD.
Kay Binns
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Ms. Wilma was my sister in Christ and friend. She had a vibrant personality. I loved her smile and laugh. And, no one could make a hat look better than Ms. Wilma. We called ourselves "pen pals", and I will greatly miss her sweet cards and notes with words of encouragement and scripture references. My prayers for her family.
Alice Screws
Friday, January 23, 2015
Wilma was a very special lady and will be missed.
David Pattillo
Friday, January 23, 2015
Joe: My prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about your loss.