Mary Frances GRAHAM

1931 - 2011  (79 years)

• Name	Mary Frances GRAHAM  [1]
  Birth	29 Oct 1931	Clarendon County, South Carolina
  Gender	Female
  HIST	at death- she had 5 grandsons and 4 granddaughters Mary Frances G. Coker TURBEVILLE -- Mary Frances Graham Coker, widow of Adolphus Ravenel "Jab" Coker, died July 30, 2011, at Heritage Nursing Home of Florence. She was born Oct. 29, 1931, in Clarendon County, a daughter of Talbert W. and Cleo Powell Graham and stepdaughter of Omega Powell Graham. She graduated from Turbeville High School at the age of 15 and continued her education at Coker College, earning a bachelor's degree, and the University of South Carolina, earning a guidance and psychology degree. "Mrs. Mary Frances" served in the field of education for 30 years in Florence District 1, Sumter District, Roy Hudgens Academy and East Clarendon District 3, before her retirement. Because of her love of teaching, she could not stay retired and returned to education, working at the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics, Carolina Academy, Williamsburg Technical College and Florence-Darlington Technical College for more than 10 years. She was a lifelong member of Turbeville First Baptist Church, having taught Sunday school for many years and was awarded the Smyrna Award in 2008. She was also a member of Clarendon County Mental Health Board and a member of the Olanta Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Faye Dubose and Carolyn Robinson; and an infant brother, Wallace Graham. She is survived by two sons, Talbert K. "Kent" (Jane) Coker of Florence and Adolphus R. "Al" (Angie) Coker Jr. of Turbeville; one daughter, Annelle C. (Bo) Osborne of Florence; one sister, Betty Joe (J.R.) Coker of Camden; five grandsons; and four granddaughters. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Turbeville First Baptist Church with burial following in the church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2000 Marsh-Ave., Florence, SC 29505-2937 and also to Free Will Baptist Childrens Home, 5232 Turbeville Highway, Turbeville, SC 29162. Condolences may be made at www.floydfuneral.com. Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta is in charge of arrangements. Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, August 2, 2011  [1]
  HIST	at death- she had 5 grandsons and 4 granddaughters Mary Frances G. Coker TURBEVILLE -- Mary Frances Graham Coker, widow of Adolphus Ravenel "Jab" Coker, died July 30, 2011, at Heritage Nursing Home of Florence. She was born Oct. 29, 1931, in Clarendon County, a daughter of Talbert W. and Cleo Powell Graham and stepdaughter of Omega Powell Graham. She graduated from Turbeville High School at the age of 15 and continued her education at Coker College, earning a bachelor's degree, and the University of South Carolina, earning a guidance and psychology degree. "Mrs. Mary Frances" served in the field of education for 30 years in Florence District 1, Sumter District, Roy Hudgens Academy and East Clarendon District 3, before her retirement. Because of her love of teaching, she could not stay retired and returned to education, working at the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics, Carolina Academy, Williamsburg Technical College and Florence-Darlington Technical College for more than 10 years. She was a lifelong member of Turbeville First Baptist Church, having taught Sunday school for many years and was awarded the Smyrna Award in 2008. She was also a member of Clarendon County Mental Health Board and a member of the Olanta Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Faye Dubose and Carolyn Robinson; and an infant brother, Wallace Graham. She is survived by two sons, Talbert K. "Kent" (Jane) Coker of Florence and Adolphus R. "Al" (Angie) Coker Jr. of Turbeville; one daughter, Annelle C. (Bo) Osborne of Florence; one sister, Betty Joe (J.R.) Coker of Camden; five grandsons; and four granddaughters. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Turbeville First Baptist Church with burial following in the church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2000 Marsh-Ave., Florence, SC 29505-2937 and also to Free Will Baptist Childrens Home, 5232 Turbeville Highway, Turbeville, SC 29162. Condolences may be made at www.floydfuneral.com. Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta is in charge of arrangements. Posted in Obituaries on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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  Death	30 Jul 2011	Heritage Nursing Home, Florence, Florence County, South Carolina
  Burial	2 Aug 2011	Turbeville First Baptist Church Cemetery, Turbeville, South Carolina   [1]
  	Floyd Funeral Home, Olanta, South Carolina Floyd Funeral Home, Olanta, South Carolina
  Person ID	I269523	Singleton and Related Families
  Last Modified	8 Aug 2011

  
  

  Father	Talbert W. GRAHAM
  Mother	Cleo POWELL
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  Family ID	F181405	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Adolphus Ravenel “Jab” COKER, Sr.   d. Bef 11 Jan 2011
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  Children	1. Talbert K. “Kent” COKER   2. Adolphus Ravenel “Al” COKER, Jr.   3. Annelle COKER
  Family ID	F53618	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	23 Mar 2026

  
  

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