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Harriett Rebecca Morris Graham was born May 27, 1923 in Olar, SC and died September 26, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. She was the daughter of Thelma and Marion Morris and graduated from Barnwell High School in Barnwell, South Carolina and Washington School for Secretaries in Washington, DC. Harriett was a long-time civil service employee, working in Walterboro, SC; Charleston, SC; Washington, DC; Springfield, MA; New York; the Azores; Fort Campbell, KY; Florida; Roswell and Albuquerque, NM. Following her retirement from civil service, Harriett worked for H&R Block in Income Tax Preparation. Harriett married Joseph Kern Graham in 1961. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two stepchildren, Joseph K. Graham of Albuquerque and Linda B. Graham of McHenry, IL. She is also survived by four grandchildren Julie Chapman and Jodi Halverson of Illinois and Mary Graham and Michael Graham of Albuquerque, and six great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, including Michael Parker (Lisa) of California and Donald Parker (Jeri) of Hawaii; two goddaughters Sharon Smith Hebblethwaite of Oklahoma and Donna Smith-Harrison (Sam) of California. Harriett was preceded in death by her parents; and her beloved sister Norma Parker. Harriett delighted in being with and caring for her family and others. Her cooking talent was unsurpassed and she loved sharing her recipes and cooking tips. She had a very green thumb and her garden was always full of delicious fruits, vegetables and beautiful flowers. Harriett loved nothing more than packing a picnic and heading up to the mountains to enjoy the scenery. Harriett was a breast cancer survivor. For many years following her surgery she traveled around Albuquerque, going to homes and hospitals as a volunteer for Reach for Life, an organization for breast cancer survivors. She was also a long-time member of Grand Chapter #33 of the South Carolina Order of the Eastern Star. Her greatest love was her husband, Joe, to whom she was married for 48 wonderful years. Harriett will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her faith in God and her caring soul have touched many lives. The family wishes to thank the skillful and caring doctors and nurses at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Lung Association, Macular Degeneration Research, American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. A service will be held Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at French Lomas Chapel. A viewing will be held at 9:00 a.m., prior to the service. Burial will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Please visit the online guestbook for Harriett at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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