Cordie (Smith) Graham

Cordie Smith Graham, 88, of Sanford went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Moore County to the late Edgar H. Smith and Julia Haiglar Smith. She met the love of her life at the young age of 49 when she became the loving wife to Quinton and second mother to his three children. Cordie set such a good example in her role as a wife, a mother and a faithful servant of her Lord. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Quinton Patrick Graham; sister, Nancy Underwood, and brother, Hoyle Smith.

Mrs. Graham is survived by a son, Mark Graham (Anita) of Sanford; daughters, Laura Freedle (Eric) of Sanford and Beth Garner (Richard) of Sanford; a brother, Rodney Smith (Beverly) of Moore County; beloved nephew Ronald Underwood (Pam) of Wake County; eight grandchildren, Brian Moser, Jennifer Bailey Wood (Joe), Shane Moser (Kara), Brittany Moser, Sara Garner, Ashley Garner, Jared Garner (Mary Grace), and Zachary Garner (Mitzy); eight great grandchildren, Katie Foster (Matthew), Hunter Bailey (McKenna), Payton Moser, Luke Moser, Mason Bailey, Amara Moser, Kenleigh Grace Garner, and Violet Garner; three great-great grandchildren, Jayce Wilson, Harper Wilson, and Rance Foster; as well as, an abundance of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Buffalo Cemetery, 1333 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC 27330 at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 10.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church she attended, since the 1970s, Sanford Chapel, 650 N. Franklin Drive, Sanford, NC 27330 or FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care who were amazing in their service, 251 Campground Road, West End, NC 27376. 

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