With deepest sorrow, we at Henryhand Funeral Home, regret to announce the passing of Mary Graham, 76, of Kingstree, SC, who passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at MUSC-Columbia, Columbia, SC.

LIFE REFLECTIONS

Mrs. Mary Frances Alston Graham was born in Georgetown, South Carolina on February 8, 1951, to the late Gladys Alston, but was raised her entire life by Ada Liner Alston as her daughter. Mary went on to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Mary graduated from Tomlinson High School in Kingstree, South Carolina. She went on to attend Barber-Scotia College in Concord, North Carolina. She completed her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. She taught for many years in the public schools of Williamsburg County. Mary also became a CNA and spent countless hours taking care of those in need. Later in life she became a transport driver for those confined to nursing facilities. Mary lived a life dedicated to others. Mary lived her life for God.

Mary was preceded in death by: her mother, Ada Liner Alston; her husband, Billy Chapel Graham; her son, Willie Francis Bradley, Jr.; two grandchildren, Elijah Chapel Pendergrass and Isaiah DaSean Pendergrass.

Mary leaves behind to cherish her loving and lasting memories her loving daughter, La Shawn Denise Alston (Dartanyan Jackson) of Columbia, SC; her son whom she shared with Loretta McFadden Segres, Demond Trevino McFadden (Dianne Hicks) of Charlotte, NC; one son who was hers out of love, Dexter Nipper (Pam Nipper), of Columbia, SC; five grandchildren who adored their Nana, De-Angelo Antonio Alston of Orlando, FL, Jessica Mercedes Gainer of Atlanta, GA, Trivia Alexis Bradley (Harvey) of Atlanta, GA, Willie Justice Bradley, Jr. of Columbia, SC, and Liberty Bradley Evans of Atlanta, GA; six great grandchildren, Cameron Gainer, Aeris Gainer, Nia Gainer, Nadia Gainer, Elaina Alston and Nova Fleetwood all of Atlanta, GA; a brother-in-law who was really like a brother to her, Curtis Graham of Kingstree, SC; two very special nieces, Connie Fulton, whom she loved like a daughter of Kingstree, SC and Shaunda Graham of Taylor, FL; four very dear cousins, Prince, Wilhemenia, Rebecca "Beck", Rosaline, whom affectionately called her "MayMay"; three very close friends who were there from the beginning to the end, Lillie C. McGill, Loretta McFadden Segres and Bernice McClary all of Kingstree, SC; and a host of other siblings, family and friends.

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