Marilyn Graham

MARILYN ANN GRAHAM 4/24/1926 – 11/19/2015 Marion Marilyn Ann Graham of Payson, Ariz., left us to be with Jesus on Nov. 19, 2015. Marilyn was born to Harriet and Andrew Hayes on April 24, 1926, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was an accomplished athelete in her younger years and was active in synchronized swimming with the Aquarelles in Iowa. She was a longtime resident in Arizona and retired from the Maricopa Sheriff's Office in 1988. Marilyn loved to support and follow her favorite sport teams. She married Wandel "Bill" Graham in 1972 and lived a very full, happy life. Marilyn's family's happiness was the most important passion in her life. She was a fun, loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Wandel; her children, James Frazee III (Judy), Molly Shumway, Jay Frazee (Debra) and Brian Berry; many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; infant daughter, Debra Ann Berry; brother, James Hayes; and grandson, James Frazee IV. Marilyn will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. A celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at Messinger Funeral Home in Payson, with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Payson's Sheriff Department Search and Rescue.