Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Graham, Shirley (Nessett) October 20, 2025
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Grand Rapids Press - Thurs. October 23, 2025

Excerpts from Grand Rapids Obituary

      SHIRLEY GRAHAM

Died October 20, 2025-age 95 at Clarksville,MI.
Born August 12, 1931 to Harold & Lillian Nessett in Ludington, Michigan.
Grew up in Mancelona & moved to Grand Rapids in 1949.
Taught at Moffitt High School & the Murphy School & had lasting friendship with 
several of her students.
Married Evan Graham in June 1957 & lived on a farm in Clarksville all ;their 
married life.
Had a large family of 8 children & shared her love with many additional children 
by being a foster parent for Ionia County.
She loved traveling (Drummond Island & cruising in particular).
She played piano at Bowne Center UMC, where she was a member.
Survived by her children, Lois H.Graham of Gun Lake, Laurie (Jim) King of Big 
Rapids, Mark E. Graham of Wayland, Barbara (Louis) Graham-Castaneda of Rockford, 
Kristine (Christopher)Robinson of Middleville, Melinda J.Graham of Lansing, Mark 
L.Graham of Clarksville, Joseph L.Graham of Ionia, Sister Darlene Berkshire of 
Kalkaska, daughter in love Laura Graham of Wyoming, 11 grandchildren, 4 great-
grandchildren, many nieces, nephews & friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Evan, foster son Jeremy Ackerson & 
her dogs Gracie & Sage.
Visitation will be held at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Friday, 
October 24 at 11 a.m. with service to follow at 1 p.m.. 
Luncheon at Bowne Center UMC to follow graveside service.


Additional Comments:
Clarksville Cem. 
 S5-R3-#269
Campbell Twp.
Ionia Co., MI

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