Denise Rae Graham, 71, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 1:22 pm, at Springview Manor Nursing Home.

Denise was born May 10, 1950 in Lima, to Roy and Alice (McDorman) Graham who preceded her in death.

Survivors include her brother, Michael (Kyle JoAnn) D. Graham of Vaughnsville; sisters, Beverly Jill Graham and Vicky Elaine Swartz both of Lima, along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is preceded in death by a sister, Joyce L. Graham.

She was a 1968 graduate of Bath High School. She had been a secretary for Hefner Dairy for over 24 years, then Prairie Farms from which she retired. She was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church. She had been on many religious mission trips around the globe. She leaves behind her special friends, Pastor Larry Shaffer along with Russ and Jane Doseck.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Eastside Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, with Pastor Shawn Hurley to officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for Breast Cancer or to Meadowbrook Baptist Church.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the Interim Hospice, Springview Manor and Meadowbrook Baptist Church for their care, concern and prayers.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.