Carol Graham Obituary

Carol J. Puddy Graham

Carol J. "Puddy" Graham, 86, of Tiffin, passed away Tuesday morning, June 18, 2024, at The Willows at Tiffin.

She was born Dec. 4, 1937, in Tiffin, to Dale and Marilyn (Swing) Kerschner. She married Richard J. Graham on July 24, 1956, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Carol's survivors include her son, Dale Graham of Tiffin; daughters, Mary (James) Ritchie of Middletown, Marlene (Chris) Radabaugh of Union Town, Debra (Carl) Jewell of Findlay, Diann (Bill Franklin) Graham of Tiffin, and Kathy Laudenslager of Tiffin; brother, Jerry (Pam) Kershner of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; daughter-in-law, Amy Graham of Tiffin; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren and one arriving soon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 2012; sons, Mark Graham in 2008 and Michael Graham in 2024; infant granddaughters, Danielle Jewell and Alyssa Laudenslager; and sisters, Cathy Lee and Becky McDonald.

Carol was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and attended Tiffin Columbian High School. She loved being a mom and raising her family. She worked at Golde Acre Turkey Farm and Alta Mira Nursing Home in Tiffin where she was known as "Carol the Cook." She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and watching the hummingbirds.

Carol's graveside service will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation for friends and family to share stories will be 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tuesday at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or for activities at The Willows at Tiffin.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.