Beverly Anne Graham, 53

MILFORD - Beverly Anne Graham, passed away peacefully by complications following surgery into the hands of Jesus on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in Milford Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family and some friends. She was 53. Beverly Anne was one of God's special children who overcame some mental and physical disabilities with her determination and will. Beverly Anne graduated from the Howard T. Ennis School in Georgetown. Afterwards, she participated in several programs at the Kent & Sussex Industries (KSI) in Milford. Through a program of KSI, she served as a volunteer at the Milford Memorial Hospital cafeteria for about eight years. After sustaining an injury from a fall, she resided with her parents. Two special caregivers, Gladys Sammons and Angelina (Litsa) Goldsmith, helped to provide Beverly Anne with a happy and productive life. She was a member of Slaughter Neck U.M. Church, and the United Methodist Women. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Ethel Graham, of Milford; a brother, Steven Graham and his wife Kathy, of Newark with children; Jennifer Rodysill and husband Mick with his daughter, Lydia; Catherine Garcia and her husband Daniel, with great nieces, Daniela and Jessenia, Brian and Tracy; a sister, Carol Shockley and her husband Joseph, of Milton, with children Scott and Amy; any many aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. Services to honor her life will be 1 p.m. Monday at Slaughter Neck U.M. Church, Argo's Corner Rd., Milford. Friends may call Sunday night from 6 to 8 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton. Burial will be in Slaughter Neck Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Slaughter Neck U.M. Church, c/o Ethel Graham, Treasurer, 10266 Coastal Hwy., Milford, DE 19963.