Mrs. Elaine Heath Graham, 79
Mrs. Elaine Heath Graham, 79, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 22 at her residence.
Mrs. Graham was born Nov. 9, 1946, in Toombs County. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst and attended Brewton-Parker College in her younger years. She devoted many years of her professional life to Hazlehurst Mills, where she worked as an accountant for 28 years, and later retired from Southeastern Bank after 12 years of dedicated service.
Mrs. Graham was a fabulous cook and an avid reader, known for her sharp memory and lifelong love of learning — even teaching herself different languages. She enjoyed watching Cooking with Brenda Gantt and treasured simple pleasures such as trips to the beach, sitting on the pier and eating at Barbara Jean’s. Elaine was a kind and gentle spirit—soft-spoken, always wearing a warm smile for everyone she met. Above all, her greatest joys in life were her love for the Lord and her cherished grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents Victor De Benion Heath and Marjorie Evelyn Duncan Heath and her son Terry Sellers.
The survivors include her husband Leroy Graham of Hazlehurst; daughters and sons-in-law Melanie and David Rewis of Hazlehurst and Melissa and Timmy Davis of West Green; grandchildren, Dr. Brandon (Bethany) Sellers of Hazlehurst, Laramie (Ashley) Sellers of Hazlehurst, Heather (Brandon) Merritt of McRae, Hannah (Jason) Odum of Douglas, Gabriel Rewis of Douglas, Taylor (Landon) Rohde of West Green, Amber (Taylor) Blodgett of Baxley, Hunter (Taylor) Gibson of Statesboro and Tyler Graham of Nichols; great-grandchildren, Carson, Mailey, Paisley, Lucas, Kasen, Aiden, Theodora, Jasper and Blaine.
Services were held Jan. 24 at First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst with the Rev. Brad Waters and the Rev. Bob Powell officiating.
Interment followed in Bridgeford Church of God Cemetery with the Rev. Alvin Merritt officiating.
Active pallbearers were her grandsons Dr. Brandon Sellers, Laramie Sellers, Gabriel Rewis, Hunter Gibson, Tyler Graham and Carson Merritt.
Honorary pallbearers were her Sunday School class, the Ladies of Faith 1.
Music was rendered by her family, Hal Cox and the congregation.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge.
