Elizabeth "Bettie" J. Graham, 91, of Bentonville, Ark., formerly of Hinsdale, passed away on May 4, 2024, in her home with her daughter by her side.
She was boElizabeth "Bettie" J. Graham, 91, of Bentonville, Ark., formerly of Hinsdale, passed away on May 4, 2024, in her home with her daughter by her side.
She was born in 1932, in Westmont, the daughter of Edward William and Evelyn Elizabeth McAllister Powers. After retiring as an echocardiologist, Bettie worked in sales a local hardware store. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and a former member of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Hinsdale.
Spending time with family and friends was her greatest joy. Bettie enjoyed DIY projects around the house, gardening, golf and sailing with her daughter and son-in-law. She was an avid reader and enjoyed travel. She always looked forward to new explorations and destinations.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Leo Graham; her brother, Lawrence (Betty); and her sisters, Anna Mae (Robert) Kubis and Colleen (Edward) Budz.
She is survived by her two daughters, Peggy Graham and Nancy (David) Gorzka; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass was said May 18 at St. Isaac Jogues Church in Hinsdale.
Internment was at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made online to the American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org.
Brian Powell Funeral Directors of Hinsdale handled the arrangements.rn in 1932, in Westmont, the daughter of Edward William and Evelyn Elizabeth McAllister Powers. After retiring as an echocardiologist, Bettie worked in sales a local hardware store. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and a former member of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Hinsdale.
Spending time with family and friends was her greatest joy. Bettie enjoyed DIY projects around the house, gardening, golf and sailing with her daughter and son-in-law. She was an avid reader and enjoyed travel. She always looked forward to new explorations and destinations.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Leo Graham; her brother, Lawrence (Betty); and her sisters, Anna Mae (Robert) Kubis and Colleen (Edward) Budz.
She is survived by her two daughters, Peggy Graham and Nancy (David) Gorzka; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass was said May 18 at St. Isaac Jogues Church in Hinsdale.
Internment was at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made online to the American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org.
Brian Powell Funeral Directors of Hinsdale handled the arrangements.
