Zylphia Graham

Zylphia Rose Neely Graham, 76, of Kerrville, Texas, passed away September 9, 2005 at her home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness.Mrs. Graham was born September 26, 1928 in Fort Worth, Texas to Clifford and Vera Neely. She was raised in Hartwell, Stanton, the Big Spring area, and attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock. She married George A. Graham on October 22, 1946 in Lubbock, and would have celebrated 59 years together this year. She loved to play cards, especially bridge and spades, and she achieved Golden Age Masters designations in the American Contract Bridge League. In 2003 she moved to Kerrville from Hobbs, New Mexico where she and her husband had been residents for 54 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Audna Neely Davis, and a greatgrandson, Bryant Graham.She is survived by her husband, George A. Graham two sons, Andy Graham and wife Donna of Kerrville, Texas, and Cliff Graham and wife Linda of Hamilton, Texas five Grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren.Private family services will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made to Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, Texas 78028.

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