Tecelia Graham

January 19, 1930 - January 23, 2020

Tecelia Graham (nee; Roberson) was born in Reidsville, NC to the late Maggie Roberson Scalls in 1930. She was also raised by her late grandmom, Hetty Roberson. Tecelia completed High School at Booker Washington in Reidsville, NC. “Tennie” as was affectionately referred to participated in the following school activities; Girls Reserve, Science Club, Dramatics and Chorus. She received her diploma and continued her education at Douglas Cosmetology School where she received her license. Tecelia was a lovable and devoted person to her friends and family. She turned her life over to Jehovah where she was Baptized and enjoyed the fellowship of the Kingdom Hall. Tecelia looked forward to gathering with her fellow church members at yearly gatherings. She was a strong-willed ambitious person and she enjoyed shopping for her house hold, entertaining and dining at restaurants with her family. She was married to Erving Graham. She is the devoted mother of late Reggie Lee Graham, Marion Delores Graham, late Maria Graham, Richard Graham, all of Reidsville NC; Kathleen Graham of Columbus SC, late Joseph Graham, late Jeanette Graham, Esther Graham, and Rita Graham all of Philadelphia, PA. Dearest grandma of 11 grandchildren: Connie Mae Graham, Bryant Lomont Graham, Thomasima Michelle Graham, Cherice Carter, Benson Essien, Janine Graham, Mieah Graham and Michael Graham, Terrell A. Graham, Leigh Lakishia Graham, Janetta Graham. She will also be sadly missed by a host of great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation Friday beginning at 11:30am at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, 2033 Ellsworth Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146. Funeral Services will follow at 1pm. Burial Fernwood Cemetery, Fernwood Delaware County, PA.