Lottie And Aj Graham

Nicholasville-Lottie Malone Graham, 66, wife of A.J. Graham, died July 23, 2014 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was a retired employee of Sargent & Greenleaf and a member of the Truth and Faith Church of God. She was the daughter of Raymond and Nannie Malone. Survivors include a daughter, Tammy (Jackie) Rhodus, a son, Wayne (Nora) Malone, grandchildren, Michael and Jeffrey Rhodus, Michael (Franchesca) Traylor, Corey and Tabita Craig, Maranda (Ryan) Peach, Sasha (Michael) Gill and Courtney Travis, nine great grandchildren, Joey, Kaden, Gabriel, Brylan, Clayton, Harmony, Alison, Emma and Raliegh, her sisters, Phyllis (Kenneth) Abshear and Rita Malone, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews that they loved very much. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Etheleen Rhodes, Jane Haggard, Ruby Slaven, Betty Aldridge, Linda Lunsford, Mildred Terell, Margaret Paul and Edna May Malone.

A.J. Graham, 79, husband of Lottie Graham, died hours after his beloved wife also after a long illness. He was retired from Central Baptist Hospital and Kroger's of Nicholasville and was a member of the Truth and Faith Church of God. He was the son of the late Millard and Betty Cheatham Graham. In addition to the children, grand and great grandchildren mentioned above, A.J. was also survived by a sister, Anna Belle Graham, a brother, Millard (Lullamae) Graham Jr. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Emma Shearin, Mattie Hammons, Bessie Mahan and Lee, Luther, Elisha, Dora and William Graham. He will have a joint service with his wife, 1:00pm Tuesday at Betts & West Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny King and Pastor Andrew Twibell officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation 4-9pm Monday. Bearers will be Michael Rhodus, Art Sanford, Michael Houp, Dallas Murphy, Joe Himes, Bill Mink, Geno Rayburn, Richard Walker, Tommy and Johnny Bowen, Jeff Bowman, Gary Mitchell, Corey Craig, Ryan Peach, Michael Traylor and Stephen Deering. Honorary bearers will be Jackie Rhodus, Mark and Jacob Traylor, Jeffery Rhodus, John Goodman and J.P. Perkins. There will be a gathering after the burial at Grace Community Church of the Nazarene, 705 Shun Pike, Nicholasville. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com.

Visitation:
4-9pm Monday July 28, 2014 at Betts & West Funeral Home

Funeral:
1:00pm Tuesday July 29, 2014 at Betts & West Funeral Home

Interment:
Maple Grove Cemetery