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Marilyn Graham

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Marilyn Graham obituary, 1937-2026, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1937

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Swan-Law Funeral Directors

501 North Cascade Avenue

Colorado Springs, Colorado

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Feb. 18, 2026

11:30 a.m.

Swan-Law Funeral Directors

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Marilyn Graham Obituary

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Marilyn (Berry) Graham
May 21, 1937
January 23, 2026

Marilyn Graham (Berry) born May 21 1937 and called home January 23 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was the daughter of Ross and Eva Berry (Troth). Marilyn was a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado and graduated from Colorado Springs High School in 1955. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Arvis Graham, her daughter Mariela Hughes (Graham), her sisters Betty Jeanne Sutton and Eva Mae Nickels, and survived by her sons Jeffery Graham and Dirk Graham. 4 grand daughters, Maeghan, Lindsey, Jessica and Kaylene. 1 grandson, Dustin. 8 great grandchildren, Charles, Serenity, Ezekiel, Kiera, Eritrea, Sole Anna, Omier and Katharine, along with several nieces and nephews and numerous pets, mostly poodles. She loved her dogs with a great passion.
Marilyn grew up and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and later became a member of First United Methodist Church, and retired from school district 11 in 2003. Marilyn, she loved life, and loved the Lord Jesus. She was an avid bowler. Was involved in groups like the CSHS/Palmer alumni, Golden Agers, Red Hats and Solo's as well as various book clubs. All which lead to tremendous friendships that lasted through the years. Most of all Marilyn loved spending time with her grand and great grands. Whether it was playing games, gardening or going to the tattoo parlor she loved her time with them. Eating powdered donuts with Charles was a favorite. She just loved them all and was very proud of each and every one of them. Marilyn's Celebration of Life will be held on February 18 at 11:30 at Swan-Law Funeral Directors . Flower contributions may be made to Swan- Law Funeral Directors

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 8, 2026.

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18

Celebration of Life

11:30 a.m.

Swan-Law Funeral Directors

501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO

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501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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