Bertie Faye Graham

Bertie Faye Graham passed away Friday, January 30, 2015, at Emeritus Senior Living in Tulsa. She was born March 4, 1933 in Chidester, Arkansas to Andrew and Jewel Tefteller. Bertie was raised in the Chidester area. She graduated from high school there in 1945. Bertie married Larun Waymon Graham in 1952.

Bertie worked for the Otasco Corporation for 15 years. She was most proud of her career at American Airlines where she worked in the parts room for over 20 years. Bertie loved gardening, planting, pruning, and working in her yard. She loved all types of flowers. Wal-Mart was her favorite place to shop. She was known to purchase new TV's for everyone in her family.

Bertie was preceded in death by her husband in 1970 and her parents. She is survived by her children: Brenda, Paula, Deanna, and Anthony; her sister: Jean; her grandchildren: James, Kristen, Joshua, Barrett, Jessica, Blake, Luke, Hagan, and Heath; and her great grandchildren: Joseph, Jacob, Wesley, Andrew, and Samuel.

A graveside ceremony is scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday at Calvary Cemetery in Tulsa.