Betty Graham Obituary

Graham, Betty Booth Age 92, of Elmhurst, Illinois passed peacefully into God's care early Thursday morning at her home, with her family at her side. Mrs. Graham was born in Chicago January 11, 1919 and graduated from Bowen High School. (Parents Neil S. Booth and Mildred S. Booth). Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her husband, Howard F. Graham, her son John H. Graham, her sister Suzanne W. Buik, her brother John D. Booth (Maureen) and her grandson Timothy D. Graham. She is survived by her son Anthony A. Graham, and his wife (Earlene) along with granddaughters Bethany L. Graham and Danielle R. Graham. Mrs. Graham was a dear Aunt to Toby S. Williams, David N. Booth (Kathy), Robert C. Booth (Patricia), Christine Chapman, Barbara (nee Booth) Chaffee (Richard), Marian (nee Booth) McHugh (Thomas), Joanne Booth (Keith). She is a Great Aunt to Michelle Hayes (Chris), Michael Booth (Dina), Cindi Tillery (Jay), Jonathan Booth (Rachel), Thomas McHugh, Maris McHugh, Erin McHugh, Amanda Williams, Nicholas Williams and a Great Great Aunt to Ryan , Aubrey , and Gillian Booth, Ella and Luke Tillery, Peyton and Hadley Booth. Betty was a successful businesswoman serving as President of Products Filling and Packaging since 1979. Betty was a longtime Bears fan and enjoyed playing the organ; and has also been very involved in the Itasca Country Club for 20 years enjoying golf and bridge. As a Swing Club member, she participated in numerous charitable events benefitting blind veterans as well as serving on the Scholarship Committee which benefitted children of veterans. Most importantly, she has been a gracious, kind and caring figure in many people's lives. Visitation at Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary 435 N. York Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126, 12 noon to 9 PM. Friday, 4/22/11 and where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Emblem Cemetery. For info 630-834-1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com