Ina Sue Graham, 74, of Pevely died Jan. 1, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Graham was a member of First Baptist Church of Hillsboro and had formerly worked as a pharmaceutical buyer. She enjoyed antiquing, shopping, growing flowers, her church and spending time with family and friends. Born May 17, 1946, in Zion, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Ruth (Pope) LaPlant.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years: Donald E. Graham of Pevely; two sons: Kevin (Terri Eschbacher) Graham of Oakville and Timothy (Judith) Graham of Pevely; six granddaughters: Emily (Brian) Jones of Frederica, Del., Amy (Aaron) Gemmell of Barnhart, Maddie Graham of St. Louis, Deirdre Graham of Kirkwood, Abby Graham of Pevely and Erin Graham of Pevely; a brother: Bill LaPlant of Fredericktown; a brother-in-law: Barry Boyd of Kentucky; and two great-grandchildren: Elena Rose Gemmell and Colton Graham Jones.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Bobby LaPlant and Bill LaPlant; six sisters: Louise Body, Lucille Cooper, Betty Stephens, Mary Carr, Faye Finn and Lois Raff; and a brother-in-law: Harold Stephens.
A memorial gathering is at 2 p.m. until a memorial service at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Mahn Twin City Chapel, 515 Collins, in Festus, officiated by Pastor Ryan Johnston and Pastor Jimmy Turner. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel.