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Thelma Mae Graham

  • September 26, 1924 - August 15, 2011
  • Colliers, West Virginia
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“Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family at this time. Aunt Thelma was always a sweet, kind, and giving person. I will always remember her...Read More » ”
1 of 3 | Posted by: Diane Matheney - Oviedo, FL

“My Cousins Russ & Joe, Thank you for being so wonderful Sons in the care of your dear Mother, she adored you. I’m so proud of you two! Aunt...Read More » ”
2 of 3 | Posted by: Marlene Curtis - W. Melbourne, FL

“Graham family, We are saddened by Thelma's passing. I will miss her laughter and cheerful spirit. I admired her strength and courage through her...Read More » ”
3 of 3 | Posted by: Barbara Haspel - Colliers, WV


Thelma Mae Graham, 86, of Colliers, WV, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 at her home. Born September 26, 1924 in Colliers, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Laura Burris Welshans. She was also preceded in death by her husband Russell W. Graham on March 14, 1996, brothers Joseph and Clarence Welshans and sisters Mary Marko and Ann Anderson. Mrs. Graham was a homemaker and a member of the Colliers United Methodist Church. She loved cooking, sewing, crafts and playing cards with her family and friends. This time of year, she enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. Thelma is survived by her sons Russell W. Graham, Jr. and his wife Diana and Joseph C. Graham all of Colliers, step-daughter Sandy Idzojtic of Oklahoma; brother Dwight Welshans of Colliers; sister Beatrice Bishop of Weirton; grandchildren Brian, Jason, Kayla, James, Shane and Austin Graham and great grandchildren Danielle Graham and Blake Bennett. Friends will be received 4-8pm Wednesday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be celebrated 11am Thursday. Pastor Tom Deane will officiate. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Colliers. Memorial contributions may be made to Colliers United Methodist Church, 318 Pennsylvania Avenue, Colliers, WV 26035 or Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943.