Margie Morrison Graham, 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Hospice Cleveland County – Wendover.  She was the daughter of the late William Jacob and Dora Fitch Morrison.  She is also preceded in death by her husband Everette Ross Graham; brothers, Boyce Fitch, Jenkins Morrison, Fitchue Morrison, Charlie B. Morrison; and grandson, Barry Graham.  Mrs. Graham was an active member of Elizabeth Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school class for a number of years.  She also sang in the church choir.

Mrs. Graham is survived by her three sons, Hugh Graham and wife Myra of Shelby, Hal Graham and wife Judy of Cohocton, NY, and Phillip Graham and wife Nancy of Polkville; granddaughters, Miriam Bell and husband Jeff of Ellenboro, Julie McGinnis and husband Chad of Rutherfordton, Amber Hollifield and husband Jay of Cherryville; five great grandchildren; and five great great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:30pm on Saturday February 18, 2012 at Elizabeth Baptist Church.  Dr. Rit Varriale will be officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:30 – 2:30pm prior to the service in the sanctuary.  At other times the family will be at the home of Hugh and Myra Graham, 724 Wilson Cornwell Road, Shelby NC and the home of Phil and Nancy Graham, 3012 West Stagecoach Road, Shelby NC.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Peak Resources and Hospice Cleveland County for the loving care they provided for Margie.

Memorials may be made to the Elizabeth Baptist Church Above & Beyond Program, 301 N. Post Road, Shelby, NC 28150.