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- Lois Nadine Graham was born in Hong Kong British Territory August 3, 1921. Her parents, Richard Cameron and Mary Belle (Edgar) Adams were missionaries to China. When the communist regime required all missionaries to leave, the family moved to the Cache Creek Indian Mission in Apache OK. Lois grew up there and on March 27, 1942 she married E.E. (Bud) Graham at the mission with her father officiating.
After their marriage, Bud and Lois moved to Wichita KS where both worked for Beech Aircraft during World War II. Using money they saved due to the fact that Bud did not smoke, they started building a herd of Golden Guernsey cows. They moved to Topeka KS where they continued to build their dairy and Lois worked as an accountant for a local car dealership. While living there, they adopted son William (Bill). Tired of the cold winters and not liking that Lois had to work outside the home, they sold their farm and cows and moved to Phoenix AZ in 1954. There they were instrumental in the growth of a new RPCNA (Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America) congregation and adopted son Timothy. Later they began attending the Laveen Baptist Church and were very active members there.
In the mid 1990s, they moved to Salome AZ for health reasons and joined in the fellowship of the Wenden Bible Church.
Lois was welcomed into the presence of her Savior and Lord on October 30, 2012.
She is survived by two sons: Bill (Mary) Graham of Lawrence, KS and Timothy Graham of Glendale, AZ; four grandchildren: Brandon (Andrea) Graham of Lawrence KS, Meghan Graham (and fiancé Aaron West) of Manhattan KS, Candice Graham of Phoenix AZ, and Josh Graham of Phoenix AZ; five great-grandchildren: Ethan, Rebecca, Jake, Ben and Charlie; sister-in-law Madge Adams of Darlington PA; sister Marion McMillan of Darlington PA; brother Bruce (Charlotte) Adams of Warren MI; and sister Ruth (Gene) Spear of Olathe KS. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, E.E. (Bud) Graham, daughter-in-law Ruthe Graham, brother Roy Adams and brother-in-law John McMillan.
Though tiny in stature, Lois was a giant spiritually and graciously served her Lord faithfully as wife, mother and homemaker. She selflessly served others performing hospice duties, working in a Women’s Alcohol Rehabilitation Mission, working political polls, teaching Sunday School, leading women’s Bible studies, and working with church youth groups. Those who knew her will remember her for her kindness to all, her bright eyes, her infectious giggle, and her love for the Lord.
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