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1944 Terry 2022

Terry Lynn Graham

March 29, 1944 — January 19, 2022

Terry Lynn Graham was born March 29, 1944 in Knoxville, TN the daughter of the late Jeff Vestel and Juanita Hurley Cardwell.

She was united in marriage to George Thomas Graham Jr. on September 1, 1962. Mr. Graham preceded her in death on February 17, 2003.

Mrs. Graham was a wonderful seamstress. She made many beautiful wedding dresses, clothes for her children, curtains, and pillows. She had an exceptional talent for creating not just sewing but also her "Cotton Patch Angels."

Her constant laughter and joyful spirit was her signature. She loved being around people and when you entered her home - you left with something. She gave away cuttings or seeds from her flower gardens, furniture, purses, or whatever little treasure she had found on one of her bargain hunts. She was a giver of treasures, friendship and love.

She loved her family, friends, and her little dog - Lily. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Selmer.

Mrs. Graham departed this life on January 19, 2022 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 77 Years, 9 Months, 21 Days. She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Kiser and husband Sammy of Selmer, TN, Michelle Geiger and husband Randy of Clarksville, TN; a son, George Thomas (Trey) Graham III of Nashville, TN; six grandchildren, Charlie Adkins and wife Britlee, Michael Wilson and wife Cortni, Becky Adkins and fiancé Josh Creasy, Ryan West and wife Rachael, Paul Swan, Kailey Swan; numerous great grandchildren; a sister, Donna Langford and husband Bill of Clarksville, TN; and extended family and special friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Lynn Wilson; a grand daughter, Stefanie West; a sister, Connie Cardwell.
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Friday, January 21, 2022

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Friday, January 21, 2022

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