BETTY ELAINE GRAHAM, 81, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio.  She was born May 3, 1944, in Lavalette, a daughter of the late Roy and Janie Thacker.  Her husband, Ewel Thomas Graham also preceded her in death along with two sons, Thomas and Timothy Graham; one daughter, Tammy Graham; an infant grandson Cecil Andrew Ferguson, II; and several brothers and sisters.  Betty worked as a waitress for many years.  After retiring she devoted herself to the care of her husband Ewel.

She is survived by two daughters, Teresa (Cecil) Ferguson of Kentucky; and Tiffany Graham and her fiancé Shane Hutchinson of Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 33 great grandchildren.  Also surviving is one sister, Wanda (Ed) Justice of Colorado; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.  Betty was the backbone of her family: the true meaning of a mother.  She will be greatly missed.

Funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Shirley Ball officiating.  Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens.   Visitation will begin at 9 a.m.