Edna E. Graham (nee Bell)

Edna E. Graham (nee Bell), 88, of Newtown Square, PA, died December 31, 2017 at Bryn Mawr Hospital after suffering a stroke.

Edna was born in Chester in 1929. She later lived in Collingdale and Primos, before moving to Holly House in Media. She most recently resided with her daughter in Newtown Square.

Edna attended the Collingdale Schools, was involved in cheerleading and choir, where she met her husband, A. Kerr Graham. They were married for 57 years before his sudden passing in 2004.

As a young woman, besides having the full-time job of raising six children, she was very active in her church. She attended Tully Memorial Presbyterian Church from 1958 to 1980, singing in the choir and many shows, participating in the women’s circle and playing handbells. She joined Covenant United Methodist Church of Springfield in 1981 and participated in many activities there, including Chancel Choir, women’s circle, and the Appalachian Service Project.

Her eldest son, Kerry Graham, very recently preceded her in death.

Survivors are JoAnn (Dan) Miller; Kevin Graham; Barbara Bunting; Jeffrey (Patti) Graham; Paul (Anessa) Graham; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Joseph and James Bell, and a sister, Marci DeBellis.

Services will be held at Covenant United Methodist Church, 212 W. Springfield Road, Springfield, PA on Saturday, January 6, 2018, with Calling Hours beginning 10 AM, followed by a Memorial Service at 11 AM to celebrate Edna’s life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Covenant United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 212 W. Springfield Road, Springfield, PA 19064.

Online condolences: www.donohuefuneralhome. com

Arrs. by: The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073, 610-3536300