Ella Lee Graham was born January 11, 1943, in Albany, Georgia.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Willie D. Laster, Sr. and the late Essie Mae Graham.

She was educated in the Dougherty County School System, including Monroe High School.   Throughout her school years, she was active in various student organizations and activities.

Ella was raised in a Christian home where she was nurtured in the Word of God.  As a youth, she accepted Christ as her Savior and began her journey of Christian stewardship at Third Kiokee Baptist Church.   Ella was a faithful member for more than 60 years and devoted herself to unparalleled service on the #2 Usher Board and the Culinary Arts Ministry.  Her faith and trust in God guided her life and allowed her to be an example for  all who encountered her.

As a loving and devoted mother, she was extremely conscientious in caring for the needs of her family. She was an incredibly talented  cook whose culinary skills were put to test in the Food Service Division of Palmyra Hospital.  Over the years, she  worked untiringly and retired after rendering 28 years of loyal and dedicated service.

Ella had a servant's heart and took great pride in using her God-given talents to help others.  She was considered by many as a wise and trusted counsel, a difference maker, and an unforgettable friend.  Her life was filled with many interesting experiences, including membership in Women of Excellence and the Order of Eastern Stars (OES).

On September 22, 2020, God called his faithful servant home.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons,    Pastor Edward Graham and Kenneth Dentson; and five siblings,  Herbert Crawford, Theodore Graham, Classy G. Johnson, Dave (Laster, and Horace (Annie) Laster.

Cherished memories will forever remain with her children, Julius Jefferson of Parsippany, NJ, Melody Graham of Dallas, TX, Carlton (Melinda) Cochran of Seattle, WA, Betty (Alfred)) Young of Wake Forrest, NC, and Shanita (Kevin) Sanders of Madison, AL; siblings, Ann G. Sims of Atlanta, GA, and George (Sallie) Graham, Willie D. (Mary) Laster, David (Joann) Laster, Marian (Johnny) Oliver,       Claretha (Stanley) Thomas, and Mildred (Arthur K) Williams all of Albany, GA; grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Carrie Laster; sister/cousin, Irene Jackson; a dear friend, Eva Sherman; and a host of cousins and friends.