Judy Graham
<p>Judith A. Graham, age 68 of Eddyville, IL, passed away on February 28, 2024 at 1:08 pm at Hillview Senior Living facility in Vienna, IL.</p><p><br></p><p>Judy was born October 27, 1955 to the late Robert and Virginia Randolph Palmer (Brent, Shewmaker) in Saline County at Harrisburg Hospital.</p><p><br></p><p>Judy was a member of the Eddyville Missionary Baptist Church. She was very active within the church contributing to Sunday school, Bible school, youth group, choir, and cleaning/decorating for the holidays. She also volunteered at the Eddyville Community Center and helped at the local voting precinct.</p><p><br></p><p>Judy's hobbies involved crafting, card making, and paint by number cross stitch. She loved going to the beauty shop and getting her nails/hair done and taking vacations. Judy also enjoyed feeding her hummingbirds, watching butterflies and listening to Elvis music.</p><p><br></p><p>Judy is survived by her husband of 47 years, Michael Graham of Simpson IL; her daughter Tammy Jo Swisher (Matt Williams) of Paducah, KY; son Kevin Graham of Simpson, IL; stepson Darrin Wallace (Deanna Stinnett) of Owensboro, KY; grandson Austin Swisher of Paducah, KY; six siblings, Larry Palmer of Galatia, Jerry Palmer of Simpson, Bryl (Mary) Palmer of Winamac, IN, David Palmer of Golconda, Harry "Butch" (Kelly) Palmer of Simpson, and Martha (Donnie) Wise of Eddyville; sister-n-law Lola Graham of Haubstadt, IN; two brother-n-law's, Lyndell (Kay) Grathler and Robert Grathler of Carrier Mills, IL; sister-n-law Linda Dewberry (Grathler) of Atoka, Ok; three stepsisters, Brenda Billington, Rita Kay Brent, Sharon Newbold and many cousins, nieces and nephews.</p><p><br></p><p>Judy was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Lonnie Grathler; stepdaughter Amy Wallace; brothers Steve and Thomas Palmer and brother-n-law Terry Graham.</p><p><br></p><p>A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday March 9, 2024 at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville, IL. Visitation will be from noon till time of service. Pastor Brother Billy Thomas will conduct the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Residential Hospice Foundation of Southern IL, 5440 Corporate Dr. Ste. 400, Troy, MI, 48098</p><p><br></p><p>To leave a message of condolence for the family visit alyfh.com.</p><p><br></p><p>Mark Aly at Aly Funeral Home is entrusted with the service arrangements.</p>Obituary
Judith A. Graham, age 68 of Eddyville, IL, passed away on February 28, 2024 at 1:08 pm at Hillview Senior Living facility in Vienna, IL.
Judy was born October 27, 1955 to the late Robert and Virginia Randolph Palmer (Brent, Shewmaker) in Saline County at Harrisburg Hospital.
Judy was a member of the Eddyville Missionary Baptist Church. She was very active within the church contributing to Sunday school, Bible school, youth group, choir, and cleaning/decorating for the holidays. She also volunteered at the Eddyville Community Center and helped at the local voting precinct.
Judy's hobbies involved crafting, card making, and paint by number cross stitch. She loved going to the beauty shop and getting her nails/hair done and taking vacations. Judy also enjoyed feeding her hummingbirds, watching butterflies and listening to Elvis music.
Judy is survived by her husband of 47 years, Michael Graham of Simpson IL; her daughter Tammy Jo Swisher (Matt Williams) of Paducah, KY; son Kevin Graham of Simpson, IL; stepson Darrin Wallace (Deanna Stinnett) of Owensboro, KY; grandson Austin Swisher of Paducah, KY; six siblings, Larry Palmer of Galatia, Jerry Palmer of Simpson, Bryl (Mary) Palmer of Winamac, IN, David Palmer of Golconda, Harry "Butch" (Kelly) Palmer of Simpson, and Martha (Donnie) Wise of Eddyville; sister-n-law Lola Graham of Haubstadt, IN; two brother-n-law's, Lyndell (Kay) Grathler and Robert Grathler of Carrier Mills, IL; sister-n-law Linda Dewberry (Grathler) of Atoka, Ok; three stepsisters, Brenda Billington, Rita Kay Brent, Sharon Newbold and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Lonnie Grathler; stepdaughter Amy Wallace; brothers Steve and Thomas Palmer and brother-n-law Terry Graham.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday March 9, 2024 at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville, IL. Visitation will be from noon till time of service. Pastor Brother Billy Thomas will conduct the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Residential Hospice Foundation of Southern IL, 5440 Corporate Dr. Ste. 400, Troy, MI, 48098
To leave a message of condolence for the family visit alyfh.com.
Mark Aly at Aly Funeral Home is entrusted with the service arrangements.
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