Ann Graham

BURLESON -- Ann Graham, 79, a retired budget annalist for the U.S. Army, died Saturday, February 25, 2006 at her residence. Funeral: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel between Burleson and Joshua. Burial: Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Annie Laurie Graham was born March 28, 1926 in Waco to Leonard Dero and Eula Kincannon Harding. She married Frank Graham on May 19, 1946 in McGregor. She began working for th Blue Bonnet Ordinance facility during WW II. In Jan. 1985 Ann retired from U.S Army offices at Bell Helicopter facility after 21 years of service. She recieved numerous awards for outstanding service and performance excellence, a trait characterized in all her walks of life. There was no greater joy for Ann than to be surrounded at her dining room table by children, grandchildren, and family friends. Over the years she opened up her home and heart to a multitude of family members and friends. Rarely did the Grahams live without a houseguest or two. Ann's life centered around her family and their well being. She never missed an oportunity to let her children know that she loved them and supported them in all their endeavors. She will be greatly missed by all those who were lucky enough to be a part of her life. Survivors: Husband of 59 years, Frank graham of Burleson; son, Frank Bruce graham and wife Melanie of Hurst; daughter, Suzanne darnell and husband Ray of Bedford; brothers, Kenneth T. Harding and wife Jeanine of Eddy, L.D. Harding and wife Jane of Eddy; grandchildren, Laurie Raulerson, David Lucas, Justin Graham; great grandchildren, Tanner, Trevor, and Ally Lucas, Natalie and Townes Raulerson.