Melissa Graham

1963 - August 28, 2021

MS. SARAH MELISSA GRAHAM, age 57, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, August 28, 2021, at her residence.

Obituary for Melissa Graham

MS. SARAH MELISSA GRAHAM, age 57, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, August 28, 2021, at her residence.

 A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, September 5, at New Bethel Baptist Church in Helena, GA, with Rev. Billy Baker officiating.

 Melissa was born and raised in Eastman, a graduate of Dodge County High School, and attended nursing school in Albany after high school. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and a former waitress and manager at Huddle House in McRae and Eastman for over 15 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was a special aunt to her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed spending her time playing Facebook games with friends, watching the Georgia Bulldogs, and soap operas. Melissa was the daughter of the late Mary Howard Graham and Eschol Graham, Sr. and was preceded in death by Daughter, Chelsea Graham, and 4 Siblings, Brenda Graham Gibbs, Eschol Graham, Jr., Bob Graham, and Billy “Goat” Graham.

 She is survived by her Daughter – Erica Graham of Chicago, IL; Sons – Eriq Graham, Tyler Graham, both of Eastman; 2 Grandchildren – Keyshawn Graham and Lundyn Pleasant, both of Chicago, IL; Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

 In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to New Bethel Baptist Church, 4017 New Bethel Church Rd, McRae-Helena, GA 31037.


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