Obituary of Nancy L. Graham

Nancy L. Graham, 87, of Bemus Point, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 31, 2024 at Heritage Park Rehab & Skilled Nursing Home in Jamestown, NY.

She was born on May 2, 1936 in Westfield, NY, the daughter of the late Stanton and Alberta (nee Bills) Betts. She married the love of her life Oscar Graham on June 23, 1962 in Tidioute, Pa. and he preceded her death on May 5, 2013.

Nancy graduated from Westfield Academy and Central School in 1954 and was a resident of Bemus Point most of her life. She was employed by Bemus Point Central School, where she worked as a bus driver, retiring after 27 years of service. Nancy always volunteered to take the extra trips taking the students to their sporting events and extracurricular activities. She was her children and the student’s biggest cheerleader and supporter.

Nancy participated in many activities, she led her sons Cub Scout troop as a Den Mother, was very involved as a leader in 4-H, made costumes for Bemus Point school musicals. She enjoyed gardening, riding motorcycles, baking, scrapbooking, flower arranging. She loved decorating her home and going on family camping trips.

Her memberships included the Bemus Point United Methodist Church, the Westfield Quilters’ Guild and the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by four loving children, Jeffrey (Kim) Graham of Maple Springs, NY, Randy (Julie) and David (Sue) Graham both of Bemus Point, NY and Diane (David) Pugh of Jamestown, NY; eleven cherished grandchildren, Erin (Nathan) Lord, Christopher Bombardo, Jackson (Katie), Taylor and Trevor Graham, Travis Pugh, Dakota Graham, Kate (Josh) Bartok, Graham Pugh, Brianna Swanson and Skylar Saxton; 12 great-grandchildren; a dear sister, Judy Esperson of Brocton, NY; also survived by many nieces & nephews.

Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50years Oscar Graham and two brothers, Charles and Arthur Betts.

Relatives and friends may call at the Mason Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St. Westfield, NY on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 4-7 PM.A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the Bemus Point United Methodist Church, 4954 Bemus-Ellery Rd. Bemus Point at 11 AM. Interment will be private in the Bemus Point Cemetery.

Purple was Nancy’s favorite color, the family suggests everyone attending the services to wear something purple in her honor.

Memorials may be made to the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Dept., 13 Alburtus Ave. Bemus Point, NY 14712.

Please share online condolences at www.masonfuneral.com.

 

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