Dianne Stein Graham's Obituary
Dianne Stein Graham passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the age of 85. Dianne was born in New Orleans, LA on Friday, February 4, 1938 to Irvin M. Stein, Sr. and Marjorie Pelloat Stein. She is survived by her 3 children; Nancy Graham Meyer (John) , Robert James Graham, Jr. (Sheila) and Eric Stephen Graham, Sr. (Sheri); six grandchildren; Jena M. Parker, Lane M. Yocum (Jamieson), Sarah G. Holcombe (Cory), Rebecca G. Forehand (Tom), Chelsie G. Kichen (Daniel) and Eric Stephen Graham, Jr. as well as 7 great grandchildren, Blakely and Kade Parker, Roman, Lincoln and Archer Holcombe and Silas and Vayle Forehand; one sister, Faith S. Cooper and two brothers, Joseph and David Stein.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Robert James Graham, Sr.; her parents; and 2 brothers, Irvin M. Stein, Jr. and Don G. Stein.
A lifelong resident of Madisonville, Dianne graduated from Covington High School in Covington, LA. After high school, she began her professional career as a dedicated public servant with the Department of Social Services. She held several positions within the agency and retired with over 30 years of service.
Dianne loved life, her family, sports and shopping. She immersed herself in everything she did.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 306 Saint Mary Street, Madisonville, LA. Visiting hours at the church, Thursday will begin at 11:00 am. Interment will follow services at Theodore Dendinger Cemetery, Madisonville, LA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN (stjude.org)
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at www.ejfieldingfh.com
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