of Little Rock, AR
October 23, 1948 - May 9, 2023
Diane Lee Cook Graham, age 74, of Little Rock died May 9, 2023 as a result of a tragic automobile accident. Diane was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on October 23, 1948. She was the daughter of Lexie Wade Cook and Betty Lee Cook.
Diane attended Hot Springs Lakeside School and graduated in 1966. After graduating high school, she attended the University of Arkansas, where she was a member of Delta Gamma. Diane graduated in 1970 with a degree in English. Following graduation, she taught English at Southwest Junior High School in Hot Springs. In the summer of 1972, while working on her master's degree, she met her future husband, Greg Graham and they were married December 27, 1972. They moved to Dallas in 1973, where she worked to help put Greg through graduate law school.
In 1974 they moved to Texarkana. Diane became the agent in charge of the Arkansas State Revenue Department office for Miller County, Arkansas and was active in the Junior League of Texarkana. After the birth of her first child in 1979, Diane quit work to become a full-time mother to her daughter. In 1983 Diane and Greg moved to Little Rock, where Diane again worked for the Revenue Department, until August 1984 when her second child was born.
Diane is survived by her husband, Greg Graham; her children, Sarah Goin (Cooper) and Andrew Graham (Rebecca); her grandchildren, Charlotte Elizabeth Graham and Madison Ripley Graham; her sister, Laurie Holland; her niece, Katherine Williams (Zack) and her nephew, Matthew Holland.
Memorials may be sent to Pulaski County Humane Society or a charity of your choice.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Holy Souls Catholic Church.
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13 Condolence(s)
Leana & Jonathan Miller
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Our Deepest Sympathies, literally heartbroken when we received the Christmas Card. We love you both dearly and it was absolutely a pleasure to know Diane and spend so much time with her.
Marcia Holland Morris
Monday, July 10, 2023
Rest in peace dear Delta Gamma sister.
Mark
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Marissa and I first met Diane and Greg in Lake City, Colorado in the spring of 2011 and looked forward to seeing them every summer at Vickers Ranch. She was an absolute delight to be around and always made us feel so welcome in their home. We were absolutely shocked when we learned of her passing this morning. Our prayers go out to Greg and the families for the loss of such a kind and generous lady. She will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Linda Precise Chatelain
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
I'm so sorry for her family's loss. I know that Pam must be devastated. Diane was such a sweet lady. We grew up together & I always considered her my friend. She will definitely be missed. I just heard about this today 6-13-23. I'm so sad. ðŸ™
Marcia Bauer
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
I am so sorry to learn of Diane’s auto accident and will keep her family in my prayers.
Erin Cavit
Sunday, May 21, 2023
I had known Diane for many years as she spent her summers in Lake City, CO. We had a fun watercolor class and loved getting to chat with her.
She will be missed by all!
Love you Diane. Thoughts and prayers to the Graham family.
Lauren Elizabeth Cook Holland
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
We are heartbroken. 💔
Sandra Redlund Nugent
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with the family ðŸ™ðŸŒ¹ðŸ™
Charles and Anne Hart Allen
Monday, May 15, 2023
Diane was a Delta Gamma sister whom I admired, greatly! She was committed to our alumnae group and very loyal in attendance at our gatherings. We will miss her very much!! To the Graham family:
your Faith, your Family and your Friends are your sources of Peace, Strength, and Comfort. May the Hope of our Anchor hold you in the comfort of its strength! Charles and Anne Hart Allen
Janice L. Stanford
Monday, May 15, 2023
I have enjoyed getting to know and visiting with Diane at Delta Gamma meetings. She was always a delight.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Sharon Adams Beggs
Sunday, May 14, 2023
I am heartbroken to hear the news of Diane. Greg, you & your family are in my prayers.
Lynda Johnson
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Greg-So so sorry for your loss. You, Andrew and Sarah are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Burton
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Greg , I have no words . You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers .