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Mary L. Graham (Rachar-Ketz)
Born: 12/16/1936
Died: 8/30/2020
Age: 83
Community: Flushing Township, MI
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GRAHAM (RACHAR-KETZ), Mary L. – Of Flushing Township, age 83, died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her family and her adored four legged companion, Honey Bugs.
Visitation will be at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road on Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., followed by a private service and cremation, Dr. Max B. Hayden officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Flushing Presbyterian Church General Fund.
Mary was born on December 26, 1936 in Flint, Michigan, and remained a life-long resident of the Flint/Flushing area.
She was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps., enlisting in April, 1955 and Honorably discharged in July, 1956. She then returned to Flint to raise her two daughters.
Learning the profession from her parents, Mary owned and operated
Mary L. Graham Accounting from April, 1978 until her retirement in October, 1995.
A life-long church participant, Mary was most recently a member of the Flushing Presbyterian Church, where she served as chairman of the Cabin Fever themed dinner events, 5th Sunday Coffee Hour, Prayer Chain Coordinator, and on the Member Care Committee. Each week Mary would obtain a list of parishioners to send a personalized note of sympathy, get well wishes, or cards to express prayers from the congregation or confirmation they were “Thinking of You”.
She loved to bake and was known as the “Cake Lady”, and the go to person for homemade pies, muffins and cookies. Once Thanksgiving was over, she worked tirelessly to bake, assemble and deliver her holiday cookie boxes that contained over a dozen varieties of sweets.
Mary was strong but loving. A gentle soul, considerate of others, always quick to be of service.
She married Robert O. Graham on June 25, 1983. She and Bob enjoyed dancing, boating, fishing, the occasional visit to the casino and several cross country road trips.
Mary is survived by her brother, Charles (Janet)Rachar and her children, Mary (Cam) Fee of Fenton and Sharon (James) LeGrow of Burton, Lynne (Robert) Bundy of Scott, MI, Donna (Dennis)Fuller of Warren, MI and Robert J. Graham of Richmond, VA;
14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren;
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Robert O. Graham; her parents, H. Elmer and Dorothy V. Rachar; her beloved grand-dogs, Missy and Moonshine.
Special thanks to the McLaren Hospice Team for their kindness and support to the family at this difficult and unprecedented time.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507Get a Map to this location...
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