Mrs. Ancil Ellen Graham, age 93 of Creston, NC, died Monday, April 25, 2005 at the Watauga Medical Center. Mrs. Graham was born April 15, 1912 in Ashe County to Victor and Stella Price Thomas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter; Sandra Jeanette Pennington, her first husband; Thomas J. Pennington and her second husband; Charles Graham. Mrs. Graham was very active in the Little Laurel Methodist Church. She served as pianist and Sunday school teacher for many years. Ancil was well loved in the community. She also ran Pennington's Store for many years.
She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 30, 2005 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Rickey Mitchell and Rev. Tommy Stevens will officiate. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Friday, April 29th at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Little Laurel Methodist Church.
Mrs. Graham is survived by:
Sister: Valeda Starnes of Elkton, MD
Several nieces and nephews
You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.