Mrs. Lana Edward Graham, 83, of Wadmalaw Island, SC, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Watauga Medical Center, Boone, NC.

Born January 23, 1943 in Conway, SC, she was the daughter of the late Willie Everett and Carrie Bellamy Watts.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William Edward Graham; her brother, Weston Watts; and her sisters Opal Watts and Louis Vaught.

Mrs. Graham is survived by her two children, Gary Wayne Graham of Wadmalaw Island, SC, and June Lana Graham of Spruce Pine, NC; Rocky Elvis, who was like her son; three grand children, Dylan Edward, Gary Wayne, II (Rita), and Joshua Michael Graham; great granddaughter, Dakota Elizabeth Graham; her loving partner, Dorian E. Dodd, Sr.; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.

Lana grew up on her family's farm in Conway and learned to play the piano with her father's encouragement. She started performing in local churches, then went on to graduate from Newberry College. She married and relocated to Charleston, SC, where she became a member of The First Assembly of God, and also served as the pianist for Highland Park Baptist Church. Her talent for playing led her to join the Glad Reunion Singers. She was a homemaker who also loved managing her budget and saving every piece of paper she ever received! She was a loving partner, mother, grandmother, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 18, 2026 at the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel. The Reverend Will Harper and The Reverend Susan Harper will officiate. Family will receive friends following the service at 1103 Harts Bluff Rd, Wadmalaw Island. Flowers will be accepted.

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