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Mary Helen Graham Ward

2 Nov 1932 – 7 Apr 2015

Birth	2 Nov 1932
Death	7 Apr 2015
Cemetery	Marlow Cemetery Marlow , Stephens County , Oklahoma , USA
Added by	shab on 08 Oct 2016
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144770944

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Mary Helen Graham Ward, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Funeral services will be held at the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel in Marlow, Friday, April 10th at 2:00 pm, with burial to be in the Marlow Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike McCord of Ray of Hope Church officiating. Mary Helen Graham was born November 2, 1932, on Bluff Creek, Stephens County, Oklahoma, to J.C. "Buck" and Ella Estelle (Burton) Graham. She married Darwin Ward, September 16, 1949 in Wichita Falls, TX; he preceded her in death on July 18, 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Buck and Ella Graham, her brothers, Bob Graham, Paul Graham, Tip Graham, Jim Graham and Jess Graham and her sisters, Miller Jean Goodrich and Kathryn Hill. She is survived by her daughters, Jana Lane and her husband G.W. "Butch" Lane of Empire; Jill Long of Marlow; Patti Clift of Duncan, and her son, Jay Ward of Denver, Colorado. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Josh Long and fiancée Candice Weir, Laurie Griffiths and spouse Tracy, Jennifer Ferguson and spouse, Aaron, Jeff Long and spouse, Sara, and Crystal Clift Del Rosso and spouse Dom. She had nine great grandchildren; Trey Dittner, Derrick McAdams, Austin Long, Ashton Long, Alexia Newman, Payton Bruce Heiberger, Allyson Long, McKayla Heiberger, Cameron Dobson, Bryenna Heiberger, Joseph Graham Del Rosso and three great great grandchildren; Easton, Korbin and Chesnie Dittner. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She could always remember their birthdays and tried to call them on their birthdays. Pallbearers will be John Maxwell, Jack "Tuck" Maxwell, Johnny Maxwell, Mickey Maxwell, John Brewer Graham and Mike Graham. Honorary Pallbearers are Danny Glover, Joe Graham, Dean Graham, Daniel Harrison, Randall Burton and Pee Wee Riley. Mary was a very special and beautiful person and loved God and loved to study the Word of God. As part of her study of the Bible, she especially held dear the Jewish People. She raised her family while actively participating with Darwin on their farm and ranch. In 1976, she got her real estate license and began selling real estate with Virginia Crownover at Marlow Real Estate. She said she loved the thrill of making a sale. She later sold furniture for Clyde and Tommy Edwards at Edwards Home Furnishings. She loved everyone she worked with and had many special memories working at Edwards. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church and attended regularly while she could still get around well. She later attended Ray of Hope Church and loved how the "Holy Spirit" was always discussed in Pastor Mike's sermons. We would also like to offer a special thank you to the people at Chisholm Trail Hospice and Carolyn, Deborah, and Lisa in particular. Last but certainly not least, we want to acknowledge the most wonderful and best caregiver we could've ever hoped for, Christie Nichols. You were our angel sent by God, whom mother loved dearly. You're like a fourth daughter to her and we love you like a sister. You'll always be a part of our family, may God bless you.

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