Marlene Kay Graham

Marlene Kay Graham, 86, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in Frankfort, Indiana, on November 23, 1938; a daughter of the late Lowell A. and Florance A. (Smith) Ford.

Marlene graduated from Frankfort High School. On December 14, 1956, she was united in marriage to Donald Lee Graham. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2019.

She was a dispatcher and worked in childcare. Marlene retired as a secretary from Adult and Child Mental Health Services in Greenwood.

She loved being outdoors, tending to her flower garden and watching the squirrels. Marlene also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her sons, Marty (Wanda) Graham of Greencastle and Dan (Sherry) Graham of Lebanon; grandchildren, Zach (Shellie) Graham, Kayla Graham, Taylor Graham, Melony Barlow, and Ashley (Keith) Williams; great grandchildren, Elijah Graham, Jordyn Barlow, Jaela Jordan, Jamyah Jordan, Dezmond King, Aiden Graham, and Jason Beachy; sister, Aldene Ditamore of Lebanon; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Marlene was preceded in death by her daughter, Amy Graham and brothers, Floyd Ford and Lowell Pharon Ford.

Visitation will be on from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the funeral home. Interment will follow services at Lincoln Memory Gardens in Whitestown.