With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Lela Mae Graham, 86, of Kingstree, SC, widow of the late George Graham, Jr., who passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green

pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the path of righteousness for His name sake. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.  Psalm 23

Life Reflections

Lela Mae McCutcheon Graham, affectionately called "Honey" by her family, was born the fifth child of seven children to the late Roscoe McCutcheon, Sr. and Leola Frierson McCutcheon. Lela Mae began her earthly life on November 16, 1938 in Lake City, South Carolina. She transitioned from that earthly life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Dr. Ronald E. McNair Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Lake City, South Carolina.

Lela Mae received her formal education in the public schools of Florence County. At an early age, she joined Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and accepted Christ as her personal Savior. She was employed with Baxter Travenol Laboratories for many years.

Lela Mae met and married the love of her life, George Graham, Jr., in 1973 and changed her residency to Kingstree, SC. She then became a member of Elijah United Methodist, where she faithfully served as a member of the United Methodist Women, on the Usher Board, and as Head Usher until her health failed. She was a member of the SUNBEAM Chapter # 224, Order of the Eastern Star, Lake City, SC.

Lela Mae's favorite pastimes were reading religious and inspirational materials, coloring, word searches, watching tv, and spending time with family.

Lela Mae was preceded in death by: her parents, Roscoe McCutcheon, Sr. and Leola Frierson McCutcheon; husband, George Graham, Jr.; a sister, Helen Rainwater; two brothers, Marshall McCutcheon and Roscoe McCutcheon, Jr.; a sister-in-law, Berthena McCutcheon and a niece, Major Tamara D. McCutcheon.

Loved ones left to cherish her memories are: siblings, Mary C. Howard of Buffalo, NY, Celestine James of Orlando, FL  and Thomas McCutcheon of Lake City, SC; a close loving mother-in-law, Ruby C. Graham of Kingstree, SC; in-laws, Lulether Washington of Waldarf, MD, Lydis (George) Goodwin of Kingstree, SC, Jesse James (Justine) Graham of Florence, SC, Carolyn Graham, Ruby Verlene (Theodis) Faison and Lillie (David) Shaw all of Kingstree, SC; a close and dear cousin, Elizabeth Frasier of Lake City, SC; dear friends, Emma Mary Smalls, Amelia Fulton, Margaret Pendergrass, and Christer Bell Murphy; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

*Sincere appreciation to the Caregivers of Agape Hospice Care of the Low Country and the Staff of Dr. Ronald E. McNair's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Lake City, South Carolina.

The family will be receiving friends and family at 31 Orange Lane, Kingstree, SC, from 2-6 PM. Thank you for being considerate and adhering to the family's wishes for visitation.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292