Shirley Mae Graham
April 23, 1935- October 14, 2020
Shirley Mae Graham, 85, of Sunderland, Maryland, passed away on October 14, 2020. She was born on April 23, 1935, in Washington , DC, to the late Lester and Edna Colvin Erhardt Sr.
Shirley was employed by the United States Postal Service and was promoted to Postmaster. She served the communities of Benedict and Dunkirk before her retirement. She was a strong survivor and spent the last 15 years fighting cancer. She didn’t want to give up; even in her final days, she was still fighting. She raised her children by herself and loved her family very much. Shirley always looked for the good in people and enjoyed spending time with her friends.
Shirley loved to gamble – slot machines, horse racing, lottery numbers, playing cards, it didn’t matter – and enjoyed her crafts and crocheting. Her delicious pound cakes were praised by those who had the privilege of receiving one during the Christmas season.
Shirley is survived by her children: Eugene Best, Sheryl (John) Griffith, Patricia DeMarr, Jacqueline (Patrick) Blair, John (Marsha) Higgs, William Higgs, and James Higgs. Grandmother of Eugene Jr., Stacey, Charlie, John, Christy, Dan, Moe, Mandy, April, Jayden, and Alli; she is also survived by numerous great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 4 PM until the time of the service at 6 PM, Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Maryland. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation
Saturday, October 17, 2020
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Services
Saturday, October 17, 2020
6:00 PM
Interment
- Private
Contributions
American Cancer Society
405 Williams Court, Suite 120
Baltimore, MD 21220
800-227-2345
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14 Oct 2020
7:40pm
Our deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your mom (and everyone else’s nana) – she was such a sweet kind soul and left us with great memories. May she Rest In Peace as she will forever have a special place in my family’s hearts. Hugs and Prayers 💞
Love~ Jeff, Sharon, Jordan, Cassidy and Gabrielle McDowell
City
Saint Leonard
State
Maryland
14 Oct 2020
11:31pm
Grandma,
You weren’t in my life long, yet the time was worth every minute. It was a true honor to have you as an adopted grandma. Pleasure was all mine to share some Louisiana love. We’ll miss you. Love you, from Cooney.
City
deridder
State
la
15 Oct 2020
11:15am
Our condolences to the sweetest Aunt any family can have. Even though we have not seen you in many years you will be missed in our hearts. Jo Ann and Ricky Erhardt.
City
Glendale
State
Arizona
15 Oct 2020
8:40pm
Moe, Marsha and family, You have my deepest sympathy. I’m sure you were left with a treasure of fond memories. Hold on to them and she will always be with you. May the good Lord bring healing to your hearts.
City
Versailles
State
Ohio
15 Oct 2020
10:58pm
Marsha and Moe & Family – I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I know all to well the pain you are feeling, having just lost my own Mom recently. Sending love and hugs, along with prayers for strength during this sad time. Hoping your fond memories of all the fun times you have shared will lift your spirits. ~Peg Duchesne
City
Leonardtown
State
MD
16 Oct 2020
11:41am
My mother and I would like to give our deepest sympathy to the family on their loss of a Wonderful Woman, grandma, aunt, sister, and good person. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all of you in this most difficult of times.
City
Huntingtown
State
Md
18 Oct 2020
2:45pm
My mom and I would like to give our family our deepest condolences. My mom wanted me to write how much she enjoyed the time they spend talking . she wished she could have seen her more then she did . Both of us apologizes are not attending .
City
Lusby
State
Md
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Our deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your mom (and everyone else’s nana) – she was such a sweet kind soul and left us with great memories. May she Rest In Peace as she will forever have a special place in my family’s hearts. Hugs and Prayers 💞
Love~ Jeff, Sharon, Jordan, Cassidy and Gabrielle McDowell
Grandma,
You weren’t in my life long, yet the time was worth every minute. It was a true honor to have you as an adopted grandma. Pleasure was all mine to share some Louisiana love. We’ll miss you. Love you, from Cooney.
Our condolences to the sweetest Aunt any family can have. Even though we have not seen you in many years you will be missed in our hearts. Jo Ann and Ricky Erhardt.
Moe, Marsha and family, You have my deepest sympathy. I’m sure you were left with a treasure of fond memories. Hold on to them and she will always be with you. May the good Lord bring healing to your hearts.
Marsha and Moe & Family – I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I know all to well the pain you are feeling, having just lost my own Mom recently. Sending love and hugs, along with prayers for strength during this sad time. Hoping your fond memories of all the fun times you have shared will lift your spirits. ~Peg Duchesne
My mother and I would like to give our deepest sympathy to the family on their loss of a Wonderful Woman, grandma, aunt, sister, and good person. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all of you in this most difficult of times.
My mom and I would like to give our family our deepest condolences. My mom wanted me to write how much she enjoyed the time they spend talking . she wished she could have seen her more then she did . Both of us apologizes are not attending .