1953 – 2023

Mrs. Doris “Ellen” Graham, 70, of Canton, passed away on Dec 12, 2023, with her family by her side. She grew up in the Dallas area and graduated from Spruce High School with honors in 1969. In 1967, Ellen met her one and only true love, Timothy “Tim” Aron Graham. Ellen and Tim built a beautiful life of 53 years together and had four children. Ellen spent most of her career working for Texas Health and Human Services until her retirement in 2015. Ellen lived a fulfilling life as a wife, mother and friend to many. Ellen enjoyed reading and crocheting, but gatherings with family were her most treasured times.

Ellen is preceded in death by her parents: Claude and Margaret Bigham, sister: Claudia Bigham, sister-in-law: Ginger (Tom) Walden, and daughter: Kelli Underwood.

She is survived by her beloved husband: Tim Graham; Three children: Ginger (Scott) Ambrose, Amber (Brock) Parker, and Tim (Darlene) Graham Jr; Brother: Gary Bigham, Sister-in-law: Cindy (Billy) Temple, Peggy (Carl) Flowers, Close friend: Ronnie Ray. Nine grandchildren: Karli (Eric) Himarios, Kayden Graham, Henry Underwood, Montana Palmer, Savannah Davis, Morgan Parker, Grant Parker, Gideon Graham and Lucas Graham, Four great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, precious pets: Bella and Lilly, and a host of other family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all.

There will be a memorial and private family get together at a later date.