Kay Ann Graham

Kay Ann Graham, 72 of Elkhart, passed away with her daughters at her side on August 31, 2014 in her home after a year- long battle with cancer.

She was born June 10, 1942 in Coldwater, Mich. to Alton B. and Helen L. Maley. Surviving are 3 daughters, Kimberly A. Ottavi of Elkhart, Michele L. (Michael Wisniewski) Harris of Lake Worth, FL, Christine M. (Tim) Grauel of Granger, Kay’s former husband of 32 years, Tom Graham of Elkhart, 4 grandchildren; Zachary B. Ottavi, Alexis L. Ottavi, Mackenzie M. Cherry and Mia E. Grauel, a sister, Sally (Mike) O’Brien of Sacramento, CA and a special friend, Jack Spalding. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Kay graduated from Goshen High School and attended Indiana University and was a homemaker and enjoyed wintering in The Villages, Florida.

A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, Sept. 4th from 10 am to 1 pm at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home. A ceremony celebrating Kay’s life will begin at 1 pm Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Center for Hospice Care. The family wishes to thank the Center for Hospice Care and Precious for their special care of Kay.

Online condolences may be sent to www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com.