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Evelyn Reece
Graham
Aug 14, 1929 — Aug 28, 2022
Chattanooga
Evelyn L. Reese/Driver/Graham age 93, peacefully departed this earth on August 28, 2022 at her home in Chattanooga, TN surrounded by her family.
Born in Amory, Mississippi, Ms. Graham spent her teens in Lebanon, TN. She married James Driver in 1947 (died 1995) and together they had two children. Later she married Victor Graham of Atlanta, GA (died 1983).
Ms. Graham worked in health care most of her life, beginning as a nurse for Dr. Sam McFarland and Dr. Charles Lowe. Later she worked a number of years at Peachford Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hospital in Dunwoody, Georgia. She was a loving person who always had a smile and kind word for everyone.
She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Davenport-Driver (Randy Davenport); a son, James "Jim" Driver (Linda Driver); a grandson, Adam Driver; two great-granddaughters, Clea Nelson and Willow Driver; and a great-grandson Elliott Driver, best friend Betty Taylor and grand puppy "Gabby". She is also survived by two brothers, Joel Reese (Shirley) of Lebanon and Noel Reese of Mt. Juliet, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Albert and Oma Brassfield Reese, brother Hugh Reese and three sisters, Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Reese Walden, Sarah Reese Lane and Christine Reese Lane.
A celebration of her life will be held at Hunter Funeral Home, Watertown, on Monday, October 24, 2022, at noon. Visitation will be 11 am until noon.
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